CVE-1999-0593

Summary

CVE-1999-0593 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT operating systems. This issue lies in the default setting for the Winlogon key entry "ShutdownWithoutLogon." Malicious actors with physical access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to shut down the Windows NT system without logging in, potentially bypassing security measures and leaving no record of their actions. This could lead to unauthorized system modifications or data theft. Users are advised to modify the registry setting to require a user login before allowing system shutdown to mitigate this risk.

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