CVE-1999-0245

Linux Kernel - Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via NIS+ Username Handling

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Some configurations of NIS+ in Linux allowed attackers to log in as the user "+".

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0245

Scores

EPSS 0.0040
EPSS Percentile 32.9%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel 2.6.20.1
Published Sep 07, 1995
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026