CVE-1999-0994

Description

Windows NT with SYSKEY reuses the keystream that is used for encrypting SAM password hashes, allowing an attacker to crack passwords.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/873 ↗
• http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ248183 ↗
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-056 ↗