CVE-1999-0515

Summary

CVE-1999-0515 is an vulnerability affecting Unix systems, where an unrestricted remote trust relationship has been configured, often inadvertently through the use of a plus sign (+) in the /etc/hosts.equiv file. This misconfiguration allows unauthorized users to gain access to the system as trusted users, potentially leading to significant security risks, including data theft or system compromise. This vulnerability underscores the importance of carefully managing and securing system configuration files to prevent unintended trust relationships.

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