CVE-1999-1104

Summary

CVE-1999-1104 is a vulnerability affecting Windows 95 systems. When password caching is enabled, the operating system utilizes weak encryption for the password list (.pwl) file. This weakness enables local users to decrypt passwords and gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system security and requires users to take measures, such as disabling password caching or using strong encryption methods, to mitigate it.

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