CVE-1999-0227
CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Jun 1, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 264
Summary
CVE-1999-0227 is a vulnerability affecting the LSASS.EXE (LSA/LSARPC) program in Windows NT. This issue results in an access violation, allowing a denial-of-service attack. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious data to the LSASS process, causing it to crash and preventing legitimate users from accessing the system. The impact of this vulnerability is significant, as it can disrupt services and cause downtime, making it essential for administrators to apply available patches promptly.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows NT
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft