CVE-1999-1277

Summary

CVE-1999-1277 is a vulnerability affecting the BackWeb client where the username and password for proxy authentication are stored in cleartext in the Communication registry key. This allows local users with access to the registry to potentially gain privileged access by reading the cleartext password. This security oversight could result in unauthorized access and privilege escalation within the affected system. Users are advised to take immediate steps to secure their registry keys and update their software to mitigate this risk.

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