CVE-1999-1104

Summary

CVE-1999-1104 refers to a vulnerability in Windows 95's password list (.pwl) file encryption. When password caching is enabled, this file is used to store passwords in plain text or weakly encrypted formats. An attacker who gains local access to an affected system can exploit this weakness to decrypt the passwords and elevate privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, particularly in enterprise environments, as it enables unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions.

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