CVE-1999-1078

Summary

CVE-1999-1078 is a vulnerability affecting WS_FTP Pro 6.0. The issue lies in the weak encryption used for passwords in the initialization files, making it simple for remote attackers to decrypt the passwords and subsequently gain privileged access. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as unauthorized access to a system can lead to data theft or other malicious activities. Users are advised to update their WS_FTP software or apply appropriate patches to mitigate this threat.

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