CVE-1999-1104

Summary

CVE-1999-1104 is a vulnerability affecting Windows 95 systems. The weakness lies in the encryption used for the password list (.pwl) file, which is employed when password caching is enabled. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by decrypting the passwords in the file, enabling them to gain local privileges. This issue poses a significant risk, particularly in enterprise environments, as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive information. Windows 95 users should disable password caching or apply applicable patches to mitigate the threat.

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