CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0501
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.39%
30th percentile - higher than 30% of all known CVEs
Summary
A Unix account has a guessable password.
Risk Assessment
Easily guessable passwords increase the risk of unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to implement strong password policies and regularly change user passwords to minimize risk.
Original NVD description (English source)
A Unix account has a guessable password.