Description
Windows NT with SYSKEY reuses the keystream that is used for encrypting SAM password hashes, allowing an attacker to crack passwords.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ248183
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/873
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-056
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ248183
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/873
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-056
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 16, 1999
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified