CVE-1999-1561 describes a vulnerability in Nullsoft SHOUTcast server where the administrative password is stored in plaintext within the sc_serv.conf configuration file. This flaw allows a local attacker to easily access the password, potentially leading to full administrative control over the server. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.9.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:shoutcast_server:1.9.7:*:win32:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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