CVE-1999-0535

Summary

CVE-1999-0535 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. It stems from lax account policy settings for passwords, potentially leaving them susceptible to brute force attacks or dictionary attacks due to insufficient password length, age, or uniqueness requirements. This issue can lead to unauthorized access to affected systems, posing a significant risk to data confidentiality and system integrity. Organizations running Windows NT are advised to review and adjust their account policies accordingly to mitigate this vulnerability.

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