CVE-1999-0546
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Oct 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0546 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. By default, the guest account, which has no password protection, is enabled on these systems. An attacker who gains access to the network could easily exploit this weakness by using the guest account to log in and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or make changes to system configurations. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securing user accounts and disabling unnecessary accounts to prevent unauthorized access.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows NT
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft