CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0387
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk7.92%
94th percentile - higher than 94% of all known CVEs
Summary
A legacy credential caching mechanism in Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems allows attackers to read plaintext network passwords.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can gain access to sensitive information, potentially leading to unauthorized access to network resources.
Recommendation
It is recommended to avoid using outdated operating systems and to implement modern security mechanisms for credential storage.
Original NVD description (English source)
A legacy credential caching mechanism used in Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems allows attackers to read plaintext network passwords.