CVE-1999-1078

Summary

CVE-1999-1078 is a vulnerability affecting WS_FTP Pro 6.0 where passwords in initialization files are encrypted using weak encryption. This weakness enables remote attackers to decrypt the passwords and ultimately gain privileged access to the system. The encryption method utilized by WS_FTP Pro 6.0 is insufficient, posing a significant security risk for organizations using this software. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update to a patched version of the software or replace it with a more secure alternative.

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