CVE-1999-0721
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jul 20, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 20
Summary
CVE-1999-0721 denotes a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Windows NT Local Security Authority (LSA). An attacker can exploit this issue by crafting a malformed LSA request, leading to a service disruption in the targeted system. The vulnerability does not allow unauthorized system access, but the LSA denial-of-service condition may hinder legitimate users from accessing their accounts or system resources. Windows NT users are advised to apply the available patch to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows NT
- Microsoft Windows 2000
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft