CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-1316

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

High risk
3.94%

89th percentile - higher than 89% of all known CVEs

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

Allowing users to create passwords that include their name increases the risk of brute force attacks and makes it easier for unauthorized individuals to gain access to accounts.

Recommendation

It is recommended that users create passwords that do not include their name or other easily guessable personal information.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS