CVE-1999-0421
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📛 Threat Title
CVE-1999-0421
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.
Indicators of Compromise (0)
No indicators of compromise on this threat.
References (3)
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
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NVD detail: CVE-1999-0421
NVD Recent CVEs
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.
Remediations (10)
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web:community.ibm.com
The CVE Process: How to Identify, Respond to, and Mitigate Vulnerabilities Author Information Author Names: Himanshu Karmarkar and Nishant Singhai Introduction As you may be aware, the number of reported CVEs has been increasing exponentially over the past few years. This surge in CVEs has left many organizations struggling to keep pace with the sheer volume of vulnerabilities, making it ...
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web:cvevault.com
CVE Vault - Search and explore Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVE ) database. Find security vulnerabilities by CVE ID, vendor, severity, and year. Stay secure with comprehensive CVE information.
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web:securityboulevard.com
Vulnerability remediation is the process of identifying, addressing, and resolving security vulnerabilities in systems, networks, or applications to eliminate potential threats. It involves fixing the root cause of the vulnerability, often through actions such as applying security patches, updating software, reconfiguring systems, or rewriting insecure code. Remediation aims to provide a ...
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web:www.bugcrowd.com
Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.
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web:www.cisa.gov
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Organizations should use the KEV catalog as an input to their vulnerability management prioritization framework.
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web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
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web:www.epa.gov
For unavoidable impacts to wetlands, streams and other aquatic resources from authorized discharges of dredged or fill material, compensatory mitigation is required to replace the loss of wetland and aquatic resource functions in the watershed.
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web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
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web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
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web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
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