CVE-1999-0555
high
📛 Threat Title
CVE-1999-0555
Description
A Unix account with a name other than "root" has UID 0, i.e. root privileges.
Indicators of Compromise (0)
No indicators of compromise on this threat.
References (2)
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NVD detail: CVE-1999-0555
NVD Recent CVEs
A Unix account with a name other than "root" has UID 0, i.e. root privileges.
- cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
Remediations (10)
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web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
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web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
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web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
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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.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft released mitigation steps for YellowKey ( CVE -2026-45585), a BitLocker bypass that grants physical attackers access to encrypted Windows drives.
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web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
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web:www.virustotal.com
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web:zecurit.com
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