CVE-1999-1049

Summary

CVE-1999-1049 is a vulnerability affecting ARCserve NT agents. The issue resides in the use of weak encryption (XOR) for passwords. An attacker can exploit this weakness by intercepting authentication requests on port 6050 and decrypting the passwords, thereby gaining unauthorized access to affected systems. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to security and requires immediate remediation.

Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.