CVE-1999-0755: Medium severity Microsoft Windows NT vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
7 affected components
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
Event History
May 27, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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While CVE-1999-0755 primarily affects outdated software, its implications highlight the importance of safeguarding password management practices.