CVE-1999-0829

Summary

CVE-1999-0829 refers to a vulnerability in HP Secure Web Console. The console uses weak encryption, putting user data at risk of interception and unauthorized access. An attacker with minimal cryptographic skills could potentially decrypt and read sensitive information, such as user credentials and session data. This issue, identified over two decades ago, highlights the importance of using robust encryption in web-based applications to ensure secure communication. HP recommended users to upgrade their console to a more secure version and apply encryption best practices to mitigate the risk.

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