What is the severity of CVE-1999-0975?

CVE-1999-0975 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0975?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0975, ensure that the Windows help system is not used or restrict access to the vulnerable .hlp and .cnt files.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0975?

CVE-1999-0975 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, and Windows 98.

Can CVE-1999-0975 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-0975 requires local access to exploit, making it a local vulnerability.

What types of attacks can CVE-1999-0975 enable?

CVE-1999-0975 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands as another user on the affected system.

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CVE-1999-0975

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

10/12/1999

4/1/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0975

First published: Fri Dec 10 1999(Updated: )

The Windows help system can allow a local user to execute commands as another user by editing a table of contents metafile with a .CNT extension and modifying the topic action to include the commands to be executed when the .hlp file is accessed.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98	=gold

	=gold
	=4.0

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/868

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0975?
CVE-1999-0975 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0975?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0975, ensure that the Windows help system is not used or restrict access to the vulnerable .hlp and .cnt files.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0975?
CVE-1999-0975 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, and Windows 98.
Can CVE-1999-0975 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0975 requires local access to exploit, making it a local vulnerability.
What types of attacks can CVE-1999-0975 enable?
CVE-1999-0975 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands as another user on the affected system.

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