CVE-1999-0398

Summary

CVE-1999-0398 is a vulnerability affecting some versions of SSH (Secure Shell) 1.2.27 and 2.0.11 on Linux systems. Despite expired accounts, these versions permit unauthorized access by users, posing a significant security risk. This issue arises due to a flaw in SSH's account management feature, allowing potential attackers to gain entry and potentially exploit the system further. System administrators should upgrade their SSH installations to more secure versions to mitigate this vulnerability.

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