What is the severity of CVE-1999-0899?

CVE-1999-0899 is considered critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0899?

To fix CVE-1999-0899, you should apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for Windows NT 4.0.

What versions of Windows NT are affected by CVE-1999-0899?

CVE-1999-0899 affects all variants of Windows NT 4.0, including all service packs.

Can CVE-1999-0899 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-0899 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local user access to exploit.

What does CVE-1999-0899 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-1999-0899 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting inappropriate permissions in the print spooler.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0899

high

7.2

CWE

264

4/11/1999

18/1/2000

3/4/2025

CVE-1999-0899

First published: Thu Nov 04 1999(Updated: )

The Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands due to inappropriate permissions that allow the user to specify an alternate print provider.

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-sp6
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
	=4.0-sp6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0899?
CVE-1999-0899 is considered critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0899?
To fix CVE-1999-0899, you should apply the latest security patches from Microsoft for Windows NT 4.0.
What versions of Windows NT are affected by CVE-1999-0899?
CVE-1999-0899 affects all variants of Windows NT 4.0, including all service packs.
Can CVE-1999-0899 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0899 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local user access to exploit.
What does CVE-1999-0899 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-1999-0899 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting inappropriate permissions in the print spooler.

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