CVE-1999-1132
First published: Fri Dec 31 1999(Updated: )
Windows NT 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via extra source routing data such as (1) a Routing Information Field (RIF) field with a hop count greater than 7, or (2) a list containing duplicate Token Ring IDs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1132?
CVE-1999-1132 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1132?
To fix CVE-1999-1132, update to a version of Windows that is not susceptible to this vulnerability or implement network filtering to block malicious traffic.
What types of attacks exploit CVE-1999-1132?
CVE-1999-1132 can be exploited by attackers sending specially crafted packets with excessive source routing data.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1132?
CVE-1999-1132 specifically affects Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0.
What is the impact of CVE-1999-1132 on my network?
The impact of CVE-1999-1132 is a potential crash of Windows NT 4.0 systems, leading to downtime and service interruption.
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