CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0712
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.40%
32th percentile — higher than 32% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Caldera Open Administration System (COAS) allows the /etc/shadow password file to be made world-readable.
Risk Assessment
Allowing access to the password file may lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, posing a serious security threat to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to the /etc/shadow file so that only authorized personnel can read it.
Original NVD description (English source)
A vulnerability in Caldera Open Administration System (COAS) allows the /etc/shadow password file to be made world-readable.