CVE-1999-0728
First published: Tue Jul 06 1999(Updated: )
A Windows NT user can disable the keyboard or mouse by directly calling the IOCTLs which control them.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| =4.0 | ||
| =4.0 | ||
| =4.0 | ||
| =4.0-sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0728?
CVE-1999-0728 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in Windows NT.
How does the exploit in CVE-1999-0728 operate?
The exploit in CVE-1999-0728 allows a user to disable the keyboard or mouse through direct IOCTL calls.
What versions of Windows NT are affected by CVE-1999-0728?
CVE-1999-0728 affects Windows NT 4.0 and its variants including server and terminal server versions.
Is there a known fix for CVE-1999-0728?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0728, it is recommended to apply patches provided by Microsoft.
Can CVE-1999-0728 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0728 is not a remotely exploitable vulnerability but requires local access to the system.
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