What is the severity of CVE-1999-0755?

CVE-1999-0755 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to stored passwords.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0755?

To fix CVE-1999-0755, users should ensure they update their Windows NT or Windows 2000 systems with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

What are the affected systems for CVE-1999-0755?

CVE-1999-0755 affects Microsoft Windows NT versions 4.0 (all service packs) and Windows 2000.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0755?

CVE-1999-0755 is a password caching vulnerability that can lead to unintentional exposure of user credentials.

Is CVE-1999-0755 still a concern today?

While CVE-1999-0755 primarily affects outdated software, its implications highlight the importance of safeguarding password management practices.

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CVE-1999-0755

medium

CWE

255

27/5/1999

4/1/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0755

First published: Thu May 27 1999(Updated: )

Windows NT RRAS and RAS clients cache a user's password even if the user has not selected the "Save password" option.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp5


	=4.0-sp1
	=4.0-sp2
	=4.0-sp3
	=4.0-sp4
	=4.0-sp5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0755?
CVE-1999-0755 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to stored passwords.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0755?
To fix CVE-1999-0755, users should ensure they update their Windows NT or Windows 2000 systems with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
What are the affected systems for CVE-1999-0755?
CVE-1999-0755 affects Microsoft Windows NT versions 4.0 (all service packs) and Windows 2000.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0755?
CVE-1999-0755 is a password caching vulnerability that can lead to unintentional exposure of user credentials.
Is CVE-1999-0755 still a concern today?
While CVE-1999-0755 primarily affects outdated software, its implications highlight the importance of safeguarding password management practices.

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