First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in RegAPI.DLL used by Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long username, aka the "Terminal Server Login Buffer Overflow" vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows NT | =terminal_server |
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CVE-2000-1149 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution via a buffer overflow.
To mitigate CVE-2000-1149, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for Windows NT Terminal Server.
CVE-2000-1149 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server.
CVE-2000-1149 can be exploited through a remote attack by sending a specially crafted long username to the terminal server.
Yes, there are known exploits that take advantage of the buffer overflow in RegAPI.DLL in relation to CVE-2000-1149.