CVE-1999-1257

Published: Nov 26, 1997Modified: Apr 16, 2026

7.5

Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability: 10.0 / Impact: 6.4

Source: NVD

Description

Xyplex terminal server 6.0.1S1, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to bypass the password prompt by entering (1) a CTRL-Z character, or (2) a ? (question mark).

Affected (2)

Products: Xyplex: Maxserver Xyplex Terminal Server

Xyplex

1 product

Maxserver Xyplex Terminal Server

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Xyplex Maxserver Xyplex Terminal Server	Up to 6.0.2_s4
Xyplex Maxserver Xyplex Terminal Server	Version 6.0.1_s1

References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/8134

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1825

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1826

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/8134

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1825

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/1826

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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