CVE-1999-0520

Summary

CVE-1999-0520 is a vulnerability affecting NetBIOS and SMB shares, where access controls are inadequately implemented. An attacker with unauthorized access to the network can potentially gain system-critical privileges by exploiting this issue. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized users to access and modify sensitive files, install malware, and even take control of affected systems. Organizations are advised to apply security patches and implement strong access control policies to mitigate this risk.

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