CVE-1999-0591

Summary

CVE-1999-0591 refers to a vulnerability in Windows NT's event logging system. This issue arises due to inadequate access controls, allowing unauthorized entities to read sensitive information from the event logs. This could potentially lead to the exposure of confidential data or the facilitation of unauthorized system access. The impact of this vulnerability can range from minor information disclosure to significant security breaches, depending on the specific system configuration and the intentions of the attacker. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to apply appropriate access control policies to event logs and restrict permissions to trusted users and processes.

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