CVE-1999-0944

Summary

CVE-1999-0944 is a vulnerability affecting IBM WebSphere's ikeyman tool. The weakness lies in the tool's use of weak encryption to secure a password for a key database, which is essential for SSL connections. An attacker who gains unauthorized access to this database could decrypt the password and impersonate legitimate users, potentially leading to unauthorized access to protected systems or data. This vulnerability highlights the importance of implementing strong encryption practices, especially for critical infrastructure components. Organizations using IBM WebSphere should update their ikeyman tool to address this issue and implement additional security measures to mitigate potential risks.

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