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CVE-1999-0994

MEDIUM CVSS: 5.0 Published: 1999-12-16 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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

Affected Platforms

Microsoft Windows Nt

Weakness Type

CWE-255

References