CVE-1999-0994

Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-255 Credentials Management
Publication date:
16/12/1999
Last modified:
03/04/2025

Description

Windows NT with SYSKEY reuses the keystream that is used for encrypting SAM password hashes, allowing an attacker to crack passwords.

Vulnerable products and versions

CPE From Up to
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp1:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*