CVE-1999-0521

Summary

CVE-1999-0521 is a vulnerability affecting Network Information Service (NIS) domains. The issue lies in the predictability of NIS domain names, making them easily guessable. An attacker with knowledge of this vulnerability can gain unauthorized access to NIS servers, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise. This can pose a significant risk, especially for organizations with large NIS installations. It is recommended that affected systems be updated to mitigate this vulnerability, and strong access controls be implemented to secure NIS servers.

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