CVE-1999-1316 Weak cryptography in n/a
Windows NT allows passwords containing the username, weakening security and aiding attackers in guessing credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1316?
CVE-1999-1316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Passfilt.dll in Windows NT SP2 allows users to create a password that contains the user's name, which could make it easier for an attacker to guess.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1316?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1316?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1316 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1316 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1316 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-1999-0119 Windows NT 4.0 beta allows users to read and delete shares.
- CVE-1999-0226 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-1999-0285 Denial of service in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m9pv-rhw7-3fh9.