CVE-1999-1222: Medium severity Microsoft Windows NT vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 1999
·Updated
Netbt.sys in Windows NT 4.0 allows remote malicious DNS servers to cause a denial of service (crash) by returning 0.0.0.0 as the IP address for a DNS host name lookup.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Remediation
Event History
Dec 31, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1222?
CVE-1999-1222 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-1222?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1222, users should apply any relevant patches provided by Microsoft for Windows NT 4.0.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-1222?
CVE-1999-1222 specifically affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, including its Terminal Server edition.
4
What happens if my system is exploited by CVE-1999-1222?
Exploitation of CVE-1999-1222 can lead to system crashes, resulting in denial of service.
5
Is CVE-1999-1222 still a risk today?
CVE-1999-1222 primarily affects outdated systems still running Windows NT 4.0, which are rarely in use today.