CVE-1999-0382

Summary

CVE-1999-0382 is a vulnerability affecting the screen saver feature in Windows NT. This issue arises due to the screen saver component failing to verify proper changes to its security context. Consequently, attackers can exploit this weakness to execute programs with elevated privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant threat as it enables unauthorized system access and potential data compromise. It is essential for Windows NT users to install the available patch to mitigate this risk.

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