PT-1999-1642 · Microsoft · Windows Nt

Published 1999-12-31 · Updated 2017-10-10 · CVE-1999-1316

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Windows NT version SP2

Description: The issue allows users to create a password that contains the user's name, which could make it easier for an attacker to guess.

Recommendations: For Windows NT version SP2, consider implementing password policies that restrict the use of user names in passwords to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-1999-1316

Affected Products

Windows Nt

References · 3

• http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q247/9/75.asp · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1316 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7391 · Note