CVE-1999-0503

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0503 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. This issue stems from the fact that local user or administrator accounts have guessable passwords, making them susceptible to unauthorized access. An attacker who gains knowledge of these passwords can then exploit the vulnerability to take control of the compromised system. Despite being discovered in 1999, this vulnerability highlights the importance of implementing strong password policies to secure systems and protect against potential threats.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows NT
  • Microsoft Windows 2000

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft