CVE-1999-0421

Summary

CVE-1999-0421 is a serious vulnerability affecting Linux Slackware 3.6. During the system reboot process after an installation, this flaw allows an unauthorized remote attacker to gain root access to the system by logging into the root account without needing to provide a password. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems that have undergone the affected installation and have not been appropriately secured. Attackers can exploit this issue to take complete control of the affected system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized system modifications, or other malicious activities. System administrators are urged to apply the necessary patches or updates as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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