CVE-1999-0521

Summary

CVE-1999-0521 refers to a vulnerability in the Name Service Protocol (NIS) where domain names can be easily guessed, potentially leading to unauthorized access to NIS-managed systems within a network. This issue arises from weak domain name selection, enabling attackers to enumerate domain names and gain control over sensitive resources. Organizations utilizing NIS should consider implementing stronger naming conventions and securing their NIS servers to mitigate this risk.

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