CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1543
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk0.83%
53th percentile - higher than 53% of all known CVEs
Summary
MacOS uses weak encryption for passwords stored in the Users & Groups Data File.
Risk Assessment
Weak password encryption may allow unauthorized individuals to easily decrypt passwords, posing a serious threat to user data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update MacOS to the latest version that implements stronger password encryption methods.
Original NVD description (English source)
MacOS uses weak encryption for passwords that are stored in the Users & Groups Data File.