CVE-1999-0594
CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0594 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. It allows unauthorized access to removable media drives, specifically floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drives, without proper restrictions. This issue poses a significant security risk as unauthenticated users can potentially plant malware or gain sensitive information by exploiting this vulnerability. Windows NT systems should apply available patches to mitigate this risk and restrict access to removable media drives only to authorized users.
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