CVE-1999-1297

Summary

CVE-1999-1297 is a vulnerability affecting SunOS 4.1.4 and earlier versions of OpenWindows 3.0 and XView 3.0. An attacker with physical access to the system can manipulate the cmdtool application through the L2/AGAIN key, allowing them to view previously entered unechoed characters, such as those in password prompts. This poses a significant risk for unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information. The vulnerability arises due to inadequate input validation in the affected applications. To mitigate this issue, it is recommended to upgrade to a secure version of these applications or to implement access control measures to limit physical access to the affected systems.

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