Microsoft Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0/2000 Administrator Account improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0/2000. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Administrator Account. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0585. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows NT 3.51/NT 4.0/2000 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Administrator Account. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A Windows NT administrator account has the default name of Administrator.

The weakness was shared 07/01/2000. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0585. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90081 (Default Windows Administrator Account Name Present).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8901†). The entries VDB-15726 and VDB-15725 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/25/2014 +3240 days 🔍
10/25/2025 +4140 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0585 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0585
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15729
X-Force: 28
Vulnerability Center: 8901 - Microsoft Windows Administrator Account with Default Name, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 14:52
Updated: 10/25/2025 22:07
Changes: 06/25/2014 14:52 (38), 04/07/2017 16:02 (16), 10/25/2025 22:07 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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