CVE-1999-1556

Summary

CVE-1999-1556 is a vulnerability affecting Microsoft SQL Server 6.5. The issue stems from the use of weak encryption for the password of the SQLExecutiveCmdExec account. This password is stored in an accessible portion of the registry. Local users with access to the system can read and decrypt the CmdExecAccount value, potentially gaining elevated privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security of the SQL Server and could result in unauthorized access and data breaches. It is recommended that affected systems are promptly patched to mitigate this risk.

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