CVE-1999-1540: shell-lock in Cactus Software Shell Lock uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) which allows attackers to easily decryp
Summary
shell-lock in Cactus Software Shell Lock uses weak encryption (trivial encoding) which allows attackers to easily decrypt and obtain the source code.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:49.664Z · 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.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93916168802365&w=2
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/1999/shell-lock.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3356
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=93916168802365&w=2
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/1999/shell-lock.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/3356