CVE-1999-0721: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jul 20 1999(Updated: )
Denial of service in Windows NT Local Security Authority (LSA) through a malformed LSA request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| =4.0-sp4 | ||
| =4.0-sp5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0721?
CVE-1999-0721 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-1999-0721 affect Windows NT and Windows 2000?
CVE-1999-0721 allows an attacker to exploit a malformed LSA request, leading to a denial of service condition on Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems.
How can CVE-1999-0721 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0721, ensure that your Windows NT or Windows 2000 system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0721?
CVE-1999-0721 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000, specifically those with LSA vulnerable to malformed requests.
Are there known exploits for CVE-1999-0721?
Yes, there are known denial of service exploits that leverage CVE-1999-0721 to disrupt services on affected systems.
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