CVE-1999-1561

Summary

CVE-1999-1561 is a vulnerability affecting Nullsoft SHOUTcast servers. This issue arises due to the servers storing administrative passwords in a plaintext format within the configuration file (sc_serv.conf). Consequently, local users with access to the file can easily obtain the password and assume administrative privileges on the server. This weakness poses a significant security risk, emphasizing the importance of securing and encrypting sensitive information.

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