# CVE-1999-1104: Windows 95 uses weak encryption for the password list (.pwl) file used when password caching is enabled, which allows local users to gain pr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-03-09 · Updated: 2024-08-01

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=88536273725787&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/71.php
- http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q140/5/57.asp
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167418931&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=88540877601866&w=2

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