Windows NT with SYSKEY reuses the keystream that is used for encrypting SAM password hashes, allowing an attacker to crack passwords.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows_nt | Microsoft | 4.0 (including) | 4.0 (including) |
| Windows_nt | Microsoft | 4.0-sp1 (including) | 4.0-sp1 (including) |
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ248183
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/873
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-056
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ248183
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/873
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-056