CVE-1999-0856: login in Slackware 7.0 allows remote attackers to identify valid users on the system by reporting an encryption error wh
Summary
login in Slackware 7.0 allows remote attackers to identify valid users on the system by reporting an encryption error when an account is locked or does not exist.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:51.338Z · 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.