CVE-1999-0502

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Mar 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0502 denotes a vulnerability in Unix systems, where some accounts lack sufficient password protection. This issue arises when accounts carry default, null, blank, or absent passwords, making them open to easy exploitation by unauthorized users. This weakness can potentially grant attackers full access to the compromised system and lead to severe security implications. System administrators must address this vulnerability promptly by setting strong, unique passwords for all accounts.

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Affected Products

  • Sun Solaris
  • SunOS
  • HP-UX
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • HP-UX family of operating systems

Affected Vendors

  • Red Hat
  • HP
  • Oracle Corp
  • Sun.