CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0470
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk3.46%
88th percentile - higher than 88% of all known CVEs
Summary
A weak encryption algorithm is used for passwords in Novell Remote.NLM, allowing them to be easily decrypted.
Risk Assessment
The use of weak encryption exposes the organization to the risk of unauthorized access to systems, potentially leading to data loss or security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software to a version with a stronger password encryption algorithm and review user passwords.
Original NVD description (English source)
A weak encryption algorithm is used for passwords in Novell Remote.NLM, allowing them to be easily decrypted.