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CVE-1999-1257

Xyplex terminal server 6.0.1S1, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to bypass the password prompt by entering (1) a CTRL-Z character, or (2) a ? (question mark).

Published: Nov 26, 1997
Updated: Apr 13, 2023
CVE: CVE-1999-1257
Severity: High
Exploit:

CVSS v2:

Severity: High
Score: 7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Affected Software
References

Software	From	Fixed in
xyplex / maxserver_xyplex_terminal_server	-	6.0.2_s4.x
xyplex / maxserver_xyplex_terminal_server	6.0.1_s1	6.0.1_s1.x

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/8134
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1825
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1826

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