CVE-1999-0245

Summary

CVE-1999-0245 is a vulnerability affecting some configurations of NIS+ in Linux operating systems. This issue allows unauthorized users to log in as the user "+" with administrative privileges, by exploiting a weakness in NIS+ authentication processes. Successful attacks could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions, potentially leading to significant security breaches. It is crucial that affected systems are promptly updated or configured to mitigate this vulnerability.

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