7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0503

First published: Wed Jan 01 1997(Updated: )

A Windows NT local user or administrator account has a guessable password.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows NT
Microsoft Windows 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0503?

    CVE-1999-0503 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized access through guessable passwords.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0503?

    To fix CVE-1999-0503, ensure that all local user and administrator accounts have complex and non-guessable passwords.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0503?

    CVE-1999-0503 affects Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems.

  • Can CVE-1999-0503 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-1999-0503 requires local access to the machine, making remote exploitation unlikely.

  • What can I do to protect my system from CVE-1999-0503?

    To protect your system from CVE-1999-0503, implement a password policy that enforces strong password creation.

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