CVE-1999-0547

Summary

CVE-1999-0547 is a vulnerability affecting SSH servers, where the system incorrectly authenticates users based on the .rhosts file. This file, which is intended for trusted host authentication, can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the server if the file contains unsecured or outdated entries. The vulnerability can lead to serious security consequences, including unauthorized system access and data theft. Users are advised to secure their .rhosts files, remove unnecessary entries, or disable the feature altogether to mitigate this risk.

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