CVE-1999-0712

CVSS 2.0 Score 2.1 of 10 (low)

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Published Apr 27, 1999

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0712 is a vulnerability affecting the Caldera Open Administration System (COAS). This issue permits the /etc/shadow password file to be accessible to all users, making it world-readable. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to user passwords, potentially leading to system compromise. The password file contains sensitive information, making this a significant security risk. Users are advised to apply the available patch or upgrade to a secure version of the software to mitigate this vulnerability.

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https://app.recordedfuture.com/live/sc/entity/NWlVG1
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0712
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0712

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CVE-1999-0712

CVSS 2.0 Score 2.1 of 10 (low)

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