CVE-1999-0515

Summary

CVE-1999-0515 denotes a vulnerability affecting Unix systems, which arises from an unrestricted remote trust relationship. This issue stems from the use of a '+' sign in the /etc/hosts.equiv file, which inadvertently grants unrestricted access to unauthorized users. The file, intended to establish trust relationships between hosts, becomes a security risk when misconfigured, potentially leading to unauthorized system access. This vulnerability underscores the importance of securing system configuration files to prevent unintended trust relationships and unauthorized access.

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