CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0741

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Elevated risk
1.51%

71th percentile - higher than 71% of all known CVEs

Summary

QMS CrownNet Unix Utilities for 2060 allows root to log on without a password.

Risk Assessment

The ability to log in as root without a password poses a serious security risk, allowing unauthorized access to all resources.

Recommendation

It is recommended to configure the system to require a password for the root user and to conduct a security audit.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

QMS CrownNet Unix Utilities for 2060 allows root to log on without a password.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS