CVE-1999-1361
First published: Sat May 09 1998(Updated: )
Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 running WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via a flood of malformed packets, which causes the server to slow down and fill the event logs with error messages.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =3.5.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| =3.5.1 | ||
| =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1361?
CVE-1999-1361 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to resource exhaustion.
How does CVE-1999-1361 exploit Windows NT?
CVE-1999-1361 exploits Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 by flooding the WINS service with malformed packets.
What services are affected by CVE-1999-1361?
CVE-1999-1361 affects the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) on Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0.
How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-1999-1361?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1361, consider disabling WINS or implementing network filtering to block malformed packets.
What versions of Windows NT are vulnerable to CVE-1999-1361?
CVE-1999-1361 specifically affects Windows NT versions 3.51 and 4.0.
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