CVE-1999-1291: Medium severity Microsoft Windows NT vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 1998
·
Updated

TCP/IP implementation in Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and possibly others, allows remote attackers to reset connections by forcing a reset (RST) via a PSH ACK or other means, obtaining the target's last sequence number from the resulting packet, then spoofing a reset to the target.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows 95

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Implement network-level anti-spoofing (ingress/egress filtering at network edges) to prevent attackers from sending packets with forged source IP addresses that could be used to spoof TCP resets.

  2. Compensating control

    Configure perimeter and host firewalls/stateful packet filters to drop or block unsolicited TCP RST (and suspicious PSH+ACK) packets from untrusted networks and require packets to match an existing connection state before accepting RSTs.

  3. Operational

    Monitor network and host logs for unexpected or frequent TCP connection resets (RSTs); alert on anomalous reset patterns and investigate/segregate affected systems until mitigations are applied.

Event History

Oct 5, 1998
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1291?

The severity of CVE-1999-1291 is considered high due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-1291?

To fix CVE-1999-1291, it is recommended to upgrade to supported versions of Windows or apply any available patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-1291?

CVE-1999-1291 affects Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-1999-1291?

CVE-1999-1291 allows attackers to reset TCP connections remotely and potentially spoof packets.

5

Is CVE-1999-1291 still a concern today?

While CVE-1999-1291 primarily affects outdated systems, it remains a concern for legacy systems still in use.

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