CVE-1999-0549

Summary

CVE-1999-0549 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT operating systems. This issue allows an attacker to gain unauthorized administrator access by taking advantage of the system's automatic login feature upon restart. The system's security is compromised as the administrator credentials are not required to be entered manually. The vulnerability can lead to significant security risks, including system compromise and data theft. It is strongly advised that affected systems are updated with the appropriate Microsoft patches to mitigate this issue and prevent unauthorized access.

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