CVE-1999-1104

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Windows 95 uses weak encryption for the password list (.pwl) file used when password caching is enabled, which allows local users to gain privileges by decrypting the passwords.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 62.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418931&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88536273725787&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=88540877601866&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q140/5/57.asp
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/71.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418931&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88536273725787&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=88540877601866&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q140/5/57.asp
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/71.php

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1104?

CVE-1999-1104 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 1999. Windows 95 uses weak encryption for the password list (.pwl) file used when password caching is enabled, which allows local users to gain privileges by decrypting the passwords.

When was CVE-1999-1104 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1104 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-1104 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1104 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 62.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1104?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1104, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-1104

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