CVE-1999-1077

Summary

CVE-1999-1077 is a vulnerability affecting MacOS 9 that allows local attackers to bypass the password protection of idled sessions. By using the programmer's switch or CMD-PWR keyboard sequence, an attacker can bring up a debugger, which they can then use to disable the lock and gain unauthorized access to the system. This issue poses a significant risk to security, as it enables attackers to bypass the password protection mechanism and potentially access sensitive information or install malware. Users running MacOS 9 are advised to take immediate action to protect their systems against this vulnerability.

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