CVE-1999-0995: Input Validation
First published: Thu Dec 16 1999(Updated: )
Windows NT Local Security Authority (LSA) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed arguments to the LsaLookupSids function which looks up the SID, aka "Malformed Security Identifier Request."
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-1999-0995?
CVE-1999-0995 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting Windows NT 4.0.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0995?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0995, apply the appropriate patches or updates provided by Microsoft for Windows NT 4.0.
What function is affected by CVE-1999-0995?
CVE-1999-0995 targets the LsaLookupSids function within the Windows NT Local Security Authority.
Can CVE-1999-0995 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0995 allows remote attackers to exploit malformed requests, leading to a denial of service.
Which versions of Windows NT are vulnerable to CVE-1999-0995?
CVE-1999-0995 affects Windows NT 4.0 and its various editions including server and terminal server versions.
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