CWE
17
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0179

First published: Wed Jan 01 1997(Updated: )

Windows NT crashes or locks up when a Samba client executes a "cd .." command on a file share.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 9x
Microsoft Windows NT=3.5.1
=3.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0179?

    CVE-1999-0179 has a severity level that classifies it as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0179?

    To fix CVE-1999-0179, you should apply patches or updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows NT and Windows 95.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0179?

    CVE-1999-0179 affects Microsoft Windows NT 3.5.1 and Microsoft Windows 95.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-1999-0179?

    Exploiting CVE-1999-0179 can cause Windows NT systems to crash or lock up when a Samba client executes a 'cd ..' command.

  • Is CVE-1999-0179 still relevant today?

    While CVE-1999-0179 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still in use.

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