CVE-1999-0716

CVSS 2.0 Score 4.6 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 17, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0716 denotes a vulnerability in Windows NT 4.0's help file utility. A maliciously crafted help file can cause a buffer overflow, leading to potential code injection and unauthorized system access. Users who open such a file could be at risk of exploitation, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain administrative privileges. This issue was significant due to the widespread use of Windows NT 4.0 at the time and the potential severity of the consequences.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows NT
  • Microsoft Windows 2000

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft