First published: Thu Jul 10 1997(Updated: )
Windows NT 4.0 before SP3 allows remote attackers to bypass firewall restrictions or cause a denial of service (crash) by sending improperly fragmented IP packets without the first fragment, which the TCP/IP stack incorrectly reassembles into a valid session.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows NT | <=4.0 | |
<=4.0 |
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CVE-1999-1463 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to bypass firewall restrictions and potentially cause a denial of service.
To mitigate CVE-1999-1463, it is recommended to upgrade to Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 or later.
CVE-1999-1463 allows remote attackers to exploit improperly fragmented IP packets to disrupt service or bypass firewall protections.
Any organization or individual using Windows NT 4.0 prior to Service Pack 3 is vulnerable to CVE-1999-1463.
Yes, CVE-1999-1463 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to potentially gain unauthorized access or cause service interruptions.