CVE-1999-1101: Kabsoftware Lydia utility uses weak encryption to store user passwords in the lydia.ini file, which allows...

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CVE-1999-1101 concerns Kabsoftware Lydia storing user passwords in a local lydia.ini file using weak encryption. Someone who already has local access could recover those passwords and use them to gain higher privileges. The public record does not identify affected versions or a vendor fix. Exposure is likely limited to systems that still have the legacy Kabsoftware Lydia utility installed and retain lydia.ini files containing passwords. The source bundle does not provide platform, version, or deployment details, so environment-specific discovery is required. Treat this as a legacy credential-exposure risk. It is not supported by active-exploitation evidence, but stored passwords can create business impact if old systems remain in use or credentials were reused elsewhere. Mitigation focus: Identify whether Kabsoftware Lydia is installed anywhere in the environment.; Locate and protect or remove lydia.ini files containing stored passwords.; Retire the utility if it is no longer required..

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Jul 1, 2026, 09:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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