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CVE-1999-1316: Passfilt.dll in Windows NT SP2 allows users to create a password that contains the user's name, which could...

Passfilt.dll in Windows NT SP2 allows users to create a password that contains the user's name, which could make it easier for an attacker to guess.

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This issue weakens password quality on Windows NT SP2 by allowing a user to choose a password containing their own name. That makes account guessing easier, especially where legacy systems still depend on weak or reused passwords. Exposure appears limited to legacy Windows NT SP2 environments using Passfilt.dll password filtering. The bundle does not identify broader affected products or modern Windows versions. Treat this as a legacy exposure concern. It is not supported by evidence of active exploitation, but any remaining Windows NT SP2 system should already be a modernization or isolation priority. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft KB Q247975 for vendor-specific guidance.; Inventory any remaining Windows NT SP2 systems and dependencies.; Enforce compensating password policy controls where legacy systems remain..

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