CVE-1999-0505
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0505 denotes a vulnerability in Windows NT systems, where user or administrator accounts have weak, guessable passwords. An attacker with minimal knowledge could gain unauthorized access to these accounts, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise. This issue underscores the importance of implementing strong password policies and regularly updating system passwords to secure Windows NT domains.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows NT
- Microsoft Windows 2000
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft