Title: NT Unattended Installation File Vulnerability
Severity: LOW
Description:
When an unattended installation of Windows NT4 is performed, the configuration details are read from the Unattend.txt file. The contents of this file are copied to one of two locations, depending on the type of installation: %windir%\system32\$winnt$.inf for a normal unattended installation, or %windir%\system32\$nt4pre$.inf for an installation using Sysprep. This file is not deleted after the installation, and can be read by any Interactive User. In certain circumstances, this file may include the administrative password in plain-text.
Affected Products:
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Terminal Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
References:
- Microsoft: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS99-036: Frequently Asked Questions
- Microsoft: Q241048, Answer file for System Preperation Tool is not removed after completio
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