No Support for Apple Random Number Exchange (117728)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q117728

SUMMARY

Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server do not support Apple Random Number Exchange.

MORE INFORMATION

Random Number Exchange is a method of password encryption. To support this feature, the server would be required to store user passwords in cleartext. This would violate C2 level security.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/6/2003
Keywords:kbother KB117728
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