CVE-1999-0421: During a reboot after an installation of Linux Slackware 3.6, a remote attacker can obtain root access by logging in to
Summary
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.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:44.303Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.