CVE-1999-0994

Summary

CVE-1999-0994 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT operating systems. The issue arises due to the reuse of the same keystream for encrypting SAM password hashes as those used for SYSKEY encryption. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to crack passwords, posing a significant security risk. This weakness in the encryption process enables unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to serious data breaches. The vulnerability existed in older versions of Windows NT and was addressed with security updates in subsequent releases.

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