What is the severity of CVE-1999-0886?

CVE-1999-0886 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Windows NT 4.0.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0886?

To fix CVE-1999-0886, it is recommended to apply the latest service pack or security updates for Windows NT 4.0.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0886?

CVE-1999-0886 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, including its various service packs.

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-1999-0886?

CVE-1999-0886 could allow attackers to exploit the RASMAN service to point to unauthorized locations.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0886?

There are no specific workarounds documented for CVE-1999-0886, so applying patches is essential.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0886

critical

CWE

17/9/1999

4/1/2000

3/4/2025

CVE-1999-0886

First published: Fri Sep 17 1999(Updated: )

The security descriptor for RASMAN allows users to point to an alternate location via the Windows NT Service Control Manager.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp5
	=4.0
	=4.0-sp1
	=4.0-sp2
	=4.0-sp3
	=4.0-sp4
	=4.0-sp5

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What is the severity of CVE-1999-0886?
CVE-1999-0886 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Windows NT 4.0.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0886?
To fix CVE-1999-0886, it is recommended to apply the latest service pack or security updates for Windows NT 4.0.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0886?
CVE-1999-0886 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, including its various service packs.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-1999-0886?
CVE-1999-0886 could allow attackers to exploit the RASMAN service to point to unauthorized locations.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0886?
There are no specific workarounds documented for CVE-1999-0886, so applying patches is essential.

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