CVE-1999-1540
2.1 · LOWOverview
CVE-1999-1540 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cactus_software shell-lock. It was published on October 4, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
shell-lock in Cactus Software Shell Lock uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) which allows attackers to easily decrypt and obtain the source code.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cactus_software. Update shell-lock to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-1540?
CVE-1999-1540 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting cactus_software shell-lock. It was published on October 4, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-1999-1540?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1540?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cactus_software. Update shell-lock to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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