CVE-1999-0982

Summary

CVE-1999-0982 involves a security weakness in Sun Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM). During installation, the script creates a world-readable file where a password is stored in plaintext. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as unauthorized users can easily access the file and obtain the password, potentially gaining unauthorized access to WBEM systems. The plaintext password storage is a clear deviation from secure password handling practices and exposes organizations to potential data breaches. Organizations using Sun WBEM are advised to remediate this issue promptly by updating their password storage methods.

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