CVE-1999-0285

Summary

CVE-1999-0285 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Telnet service in the Windows NT Resource Kit. Malicious actors can exploit this flaw by opening and immediately closing a connection, causing the targeted Telnet server to crash or become unresponsive. This can lead to a denial-of-service condition, preventing legitimate users from accessing the service. The vulnerability is significant because it allows an attacker to disrupt the availability of the targeted system, potentially causing downtime and financial losses.

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