CVE-1999-0376

Summary

CVE-1999-0376 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT operating systems. It allows local users to gain administrator privileges by manipulating the KnownDLLs list, a component responsible for loading legitimate dynamic-link libraries. By referencing malicious programs in this list, an attacker can trick the system into loading and executing the malware with elevated permissions. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems where local users have access, as it enables them to escalate their privileges and potentially take control of the entire system.

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