CVE-1999-0582

Summary

CVE-1999-0582 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. The issue lies in the account policy settings, which contain inappropriate and security-critical configurations. Specifically, the lockout duration and lockout threshold after failed login attempts are not set correctly, potentially allowing unauthorized access if an attacker repeatedly attempts to guess valid user credentials. This vulnerability can lead to serious security consequences if exploited. It is strongly recommended that affected systems be updated or configured to address these settings.

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