CVE-1999-0226

Summary

CVE-1999-0226 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Windows NT TCP/IP. Fragmented IP packets are not handled correctly, leading to a crash in the TCP/IP process. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending specially crafted packets, resulting in a denial-of-service condition for the affected system. This vulnerability has been known since 1999 and may still pose a threat to unpatched Windows NT systems. It is crucial for organizations to apply the available patch to mitigate this risk.

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