CVE-1999-1271

Summary

CVE-1999-1271 is a vulnerability affecting Macromedia Dreamweaver. The issue lies in the weak encryption used by the software to store FTP passwords. This weakness permits local users to effortlessly decrypt the passwords of other users, posing a significant security risk. Unauthorized access to these passwords could lead to unintended file modifications or unauthorized website deployments. Macromedia Dreamweaver users are advised to take immediate steps to secure their FTP passwords using stronger encryption methods.

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