CVE-1999-1540

Summary

CVE-1999-1540 is a vulnerability affecting Cactus Software's Shell Lock. The issue lies in the weak encryption used by Shell Lock, which relies on trivial encoding. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to decrypt the source code, gaining unauthorized access and potential control over the system. This weakness poses a significant risk to the security and confidentiality of the affected software. Organizations using Cactus Software's Shell Lock are advised to apply available patches or upgrades to mitigate this vulnerability.

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