CVE-1999-0502

Summary

CVE-1999-0502 denotes a vulnerability affecting Unix systems, whereby certain accounts come with default, null, blank, or missing passwords. An attacker can exploit this weakness by gaining unauthorized access to the system through these accounts, potentially leading to compromised data or system damage. This issue poses a significant security risk, as it allows unauthenticated users to bypass access controls and execute commands with administrative privileges. To mitigate this threat, system administrators must ensure all accounts have strong, unique passwords or are disabled if unnecessary.

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