CVE-1999-1266

Summary

CVE-1999-1266 is an old vulnerability affecting the rsh daemon (rshd). Instead of providing consistent error messages for valid and invalid usernames, rshd inadvertently reveals valid user existence to remote attackers, allowing them to conduct reconnaissance and potentially gain unauthorized access. This vulnerability can pose a significant risk to system security and should be addressed by updating or patching affected systems.

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