CVE-1999-0723

Summary

CVE-1999-0723 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Windows NT Client Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS). When all worker threads in CSRSS are waiting for user input, the system can be crashed, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. This issue can be exploited by malicious actors to render the affected system unresponsive, causing disruption and potential downtime. The vulnerability was identified in 1999 and may still pose a risk to unpatched Windows NT systems. It is strongly recommended that affected organizations apply available patches to mitigate this issue.

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