CVE-1999-1277

Summary

CVE-1999-1277 is a vulnerability affecting the BackWeb client software. The issue lies in the storage of cleartext username and password information for proxy authentication in the Communication registry key. This means that other local users with access to the system can potentially read the password, resulting in unauthorized privilege escalation. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securely managing authentication credentials to prevent unauthorized access.

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