CVE-1999-0592

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0592 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. The issue lies with the Logon box, which inadvertently displays the name of the last user who logged in. An attacker who gains access to the system could potentially use this information for social engineering or other malicious purposes. This disclosure of sensitive user information increases the risk of unauthorized access to the system. Organizations using Windows NT are advised to update their systems or implement workarounds to mitigate this vulnerability.

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