CVE-1999-0421

High

Description

During a reboot after an installation of Linux Slackware 3.6, a remote attacker can obtain root access by logging in to the root account without a password.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductSlackware Linux
PublishedMar 17, 1999
First seenMar 17, 1999

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
slackware slackware_linux3.6—

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CVE-1999-0421 · Slackware Linux · Dark Radar