CVE-1999-0577: Critical severity Microsoft Windows NT vulnerability

Published Jan 1, 1999
·
Updated

A Windows NT system's file audit policy does not log an event success or failure for non-critical files or directories.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Windows NT

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Enable or configure the Windows NT file audit policy to log both success and failure events for non-critical files and directories so that access attempts are recorded.

    Microsoft Windows NT file audit policy audit of non-critical files and directories = log success and failure

Event History

Jan 1, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0577?

CVE-1999-0577 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0577?

To fix CVE-1999-0577, ensure that your file audit policy is properly configured to log access attempts for all files and directories.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0577?

CVE-1999-0577 affects systems running Microsoft Windows NT.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0577?

The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0577 include the inability to detect unauthorized access or changes to non-critical files.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0577?

A temporary workaround for CVE-1999-0577 is to manually monitor access to sensitive files and directories until the issue is resolved.

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