What is the severity of CVE-1999-0723?

CVE-1999-0723 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can impact the stability of Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0723?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0723, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for your Windows NT or Windows 2000 system.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0723?

CVE-1999-0723 affects Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems, particularly those instances where the Client Server Runtime Subsystem is utilized.

Can CVE-1999-0723 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-0723 can potentially be exploited in a local context where a malicious user can cause all worker threads to wait for user input.

What impact does CVE-1999-0723 have on system performance?

The impact of CVE-1999-0723 can lead to system unresponsiveness, as it may render the system unable to process requests while all worker threads are blocked.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0723

high

7.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

23/6/1999

4/1/2000

3/4/2025

CVE-1999-0723

First published: Wed Jun 23 1999(Updated: )

The Windows NT Client Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS) can be subjected to a denial of service when all worker threads are waiting for user input.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows NT
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp5


	=4.0-sp5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0723?
CVE-1999-0723 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can impact the stability of Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0723?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0723, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for your Windows NT or Windows 2000 system.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0723?
CVE-1999-0723 affects Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems, particularly those instances where the Client Server Runtime Subsystem is utilized.
Can CVE-1999-0723 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0723 can potentially be exploited in a local context where a malicious user can cause all worker threads to wait for user input.
What impact does CVE-1999-0723 have on system performance?
The impact of CVE-1999-0723 can lead to system unresponsiveness, as it may render the system unable to process requests while all worker threads are blocked.

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