CVE-1999-0391

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 5, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0391 is a vulnerability affecting the SMB authentication process in Windows 95 and Windows 98. Attackers can reuse the cryptographic challenge during the authentication process, enabling them to impersonate a valid user by replaying the response. This issue poses a significant security risk, allowing unauthorized access to systems and sensitive information. Windows users running these affected versions are advised to apply the available patch or upgrade to a more secure operating system to mitigate the threat.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows NT
  • Microsoft Windows 2000

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft