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MEDIUM · 4.6

CVE-1999-0245

Some configurations of NIS+ in Linux allowed attackers to log in as the user "+".

Vulnerability Description

Some configurations of NIS+ in Linux allowed attackers to log in as the user "+".

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.20.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0245?

CVE-1999-0245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Some configurations of NIS+ in Linux allowed attackers to log in as the user "+".

How severe is CVE-1999-0245?

CVE-1999-0245 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0245?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.