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

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:44.303Z

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.

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