Description
Windows 95 uses weak encryption for the password list (.pwl) file used when password caching is enabled, which allows local users to gain privileges by decrypting the passwords.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 4.6/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418931&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88536273725787&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=88540877601866&w=2
- http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q140/5/57.asp
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/71.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418931&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88536273725787&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=88540877601866&w=2
- http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q140/5/57.asp
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/71.php
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 31, 1999
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified