CVE-1999-0580

Summary

CVE-1999-0580 refers to a vulnerability in Windows NT systems where the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key has inappropriate, system-critical permissions. This issue allows unauthorized users to modify or delete critical system keys, potentially leading to system crashes or unauthorized access. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the registry, resulting in serious consequences such as data loss or system compromise. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to implement access control lists that restrict permissions to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key to trusted users and applications.

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