CVE-1999-1271

Summary

CVE-1999-1271 is a vulnerability affecting Macromedia Dreamweaver's handling of FTP password storage. The software uses weak encryption, making it easy for local users to decrypt the passwords of other users, posing a significant security risk. This weakness could enable unauthorized access to FTP accounts and potentially lead to data breaches or unintended modifications. Users are advised to take precautions, such as changing their passwords and implementing stronger encryption methods, to mitigate this risk.

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