CVE-1999-0387: A legacy credential caching mechanism used in Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems allows attackers to read plaintext netwo

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:51.084Z

Summary

A legacy credential caching mechanism used in Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems allows attackers to read plaintext network passwords.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:51.084Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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