CVE-1999-0382

Summary

CVE-1999-0382 is a vulnerability affecting the screen saver function in Windows NT. This issue arises due to the screen saver failing to appropriately verify changes to its security context. Consequently, attackers can manipulate the system to run programs with elevated privileges, posing a significant security risk. This vulnerability, if exploited, could lead to unauthorized access and potential data compromise. It is recommended that affected systems are updated with the relevant patches to mitigate this risk.

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