CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0755
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk15.35%
96th percentile - higher than 96% of all known CVEs
Summary
Windows NT RRAS and RAS clients cache a user's password even if the user has not selected the 'Save password' option.
Risk Assessment
Caching passwords can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, posing a significant security risk to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended that users avoid options that may lead to password caching, and that administrators monitor and secure access to systems.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows NT RRAS and RAS clients cache a user's password even if the user has not selected the "Save password" option.