CVE-1999-0179

Summary

CVE-1999-0179 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems when used as Samba clients. A simple command, "cd ..," executed on a file share can cause the system to crash or lock up due to an improperly handled directory traversal request. This issue could potentially be exploited to gain unauthorized access or cause denial-of-service conditions. System administrators should ensure their Windows NT systems are patched against this vulnerability to mitigate potential risks.

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