CVE-1999-0546

Summary

CVE-1999-0546 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems, where the guest account is left enabled by default. This account, with the username "guest" and the password set to blank, has administrative privileges and can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system. The presence of the guest account poses a significant security risk, as it provides a potential avenue for cyberattacks, including data breaches or system takeovers. System administrators are advised to immediately disable the guest account and change default passwords to enhance their system security.

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