CVE-1999-0249
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 1, 1997
Updated: Aug 17, 2022
Summary
CVE-1999-0249 is a vulnerability affecting the Remote Administration (RSH) service in Windows NT. Malicious users can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary commands on the targeted system remotely. This poses a significant risk, as unauthorized users could gain control over the system, potentially leading to data theft, denial-of-service attacks, or further system compromise. It is recommended that affected systems be updated with the appropriate Microsoft security patch as soon as possible. Failure to do so could result in potential security breaches.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows NT
- Microsoft Windows 2000
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft