CVE-1999-0503

Summary

CVE-1999-0503 refers to a vulnerability in Windows NT systems where local user or administrator accounts have weak, guessable passwords. This issue allows unauthorized access to the affected system if an attacker is able to determine the correct password. The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it allows an attacker to gain administrative control over the system, potentially leading to data theft or system damage. The passwords in question are not securely stored or encrypted, making them susceptible to brute force or dictionary attacks. System administrators are urged to immediately change all local user and administrator passwords to strong, complex ones to mitigate this risk.

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