CVE-1999-0224

Summary

CVE-1999-0224 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Windows NT Messenger Service. A maliciously crafted username, longer than the expected length, can cause the service to crash and become unresponsive. This issue may result in a denial-of-service condition, preventing legitimate users from accessing the service until it is restarted. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending such long usernames to targeted systems, potentially causing disruptions to network communications.

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