CVE-1999-1049

Summary

CVE-1999-1049 is a vulnerability affecting ARCserve NT agents. The weakness lies in the use of XOR encryption for passwords, rendering them susceptible to decryption by remote attackers. By intercepting authentication requests sent to port 6050, adversaries can gain unauthorized access to the system using the decrypted passwords. This security flaw poses a significant risk, emphasizing the need for stronger encryption methods to protect sensitive data.

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