CVE-1999-0515

Summary

CVE-1999-0515 is a vulnerability affecting Unix systems, where an unrestricted remote trust relationship has been established. This can be achieved by using a '+' sign in the /etc/hosts.equiv file. An attacker can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches. The trust relationship allows remote users to bypass authentication checks, putting sensitive data and system functionality at risk. The presence of this vulnerability necessitates immediate attention and remediation efforts, including updating access control lists and restricting access to critical system files.

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