CVE-1999-0476

Summary

CVE-1999-0476 is a vulnerability affecting SCO TermVision that arises from the use of a weak encryption algorithm for password protection. This issue permits local users to effortlessly decrypt passwords, posing a significant risk to system security. The vulnerability is particularly concerning due to the critical nature of passwords in safeguarding access to sensitive information. This weakness had gone unnoticed for a considerable period, potentially leaving numerous systems vulnerable to unauthorized access. System administrators are strongly advised to apply the available patch or upgrade to a secure version of TermVision to mitigate this risk.

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