CVE-1999-0505

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 1, 1998
Updated: Aug 17, 2022

Summary

CVE-1999-0505 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. The issue lies in the fact that domain user or administrator accounts have guessable passwords, making them susceptible to unauthorized access. This weakness can lead to serious consequences, including data theft, system damage, or even unauthorized network access. It is crucial that affected systems are immediately secured by changing default or easily guessable passwords. Failure to address this issue can leave organizations vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows NT
  • Microsoft Windows 2000

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft