CVE-1999-1101

Summary

CVE-1999-1101 is a vulnerability affecting the Kabsoftware Lydia utility. The weakness lies in its use of weak encryption for storing user passwords in the lydia.ini file, making it vulnerable to local decryption by unauthorized users. This breach of password security allows attackers to gain privileged access to the system, posing a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data. Users are advised to take immediate steps to secure their Lydia-enabled systems by changing weak passwords and implementing stronger encryption methods.

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