CVE-1999-0982

Summary

CVE-1999-0982 is a vulnerability affecting the Sun Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) installation process. During installation, the script creates and stores a password in a plaintext format in a world-readable file. An attacker with access to this file could easily obtain the password, leading to unauthorized access to the system. This issue poses a significant risk to system security and should be addressed by updating to a patched version or implementing access controls to limit exposure.

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