CVE-1999-0387: A legacy credential caching mechanism used in Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems allows attackers to read plaintext netwo
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.
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ168115
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/829
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-052
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ168115
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/829
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-052