CVE-1999-0518

Summary

CVE-1999-0518 refers to a vulnerability in NetBIOS/SMB where the share password is guessable. An attacker with local access to the network can exploit this weakness by attempting common or dictionary-based passwords to gain unauthorized access to shared resources. This issue poses a significant risk to confidentiality as sensitive data may be exposed. Organizations are advised to secure their SMB shares with strong passwords and implement access control measures to mitigate the threat. This vulnerability was identified over two decades ago and highlights the importance of maintaining strong passwords and keeping systems updated.

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