CVE-1999-1025

Summary

CVE-1999-1025 is a vulnerability affecting the CDE screen lock program, specifically on Solaris 2.6 systems that function as NIS+ clients. The issue lies in the fact that the program fails to secure unprivileged console sessions, enabling physical attackers to bypass the screen lock and log in using any username and password. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as an unauthorized user gaining access to a system in this manner could potentially cause damage or steal sensitive information.

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