CVE-1999-0547

Summary

CVE-1999-0547 is a vulnerability affecting SSH servers where authentication is permitted through the use of the .rhosts file. This file, which can be located in a user's home directory, contains a list of trusted hosts and their corresponding usernames. An attacker who gains unauthorized access to the system can exploit this weakness by manipulating the .rhosts file to authenticate as a trusted user, bypassing the need for a password. This can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. It is recommended that SSH servers be configured to disallow authentication via the .rhosts file to mitigate this risk.

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