CVE-1999-0656
CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 16
Summary
CVE-1999-0656 is a vulnerability affecting the ugidd RPC interface. This issue arises due to the interface's design, which enables remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames by supplying arbitrary User IDs (UIDs). The vulnerability can map these UIDs to local user and group names, providing potential attackers with valuable information for further exploitation. This weakness may lead to unauthorized access attempts or other malicious activities.
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