CVE-1999-1077

Summary

CVE-1999-1077 is a vulnerability affecting MacOS 9 that allows local attackers to bypass password protection on idled sessions. By utilizing the programmer's switch or CMD-PWR keyboard sequence, an attacker can summon a debugger, which can then be used to disable the lock, granting unauthorized access to the system. This issue poses a significant security risk as it enables attackers to bypass a critical security measure, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise.

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