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 becomes susceptible to this issue. An attacker could potentially cause a denial of service by manipulating applications to abuse this condition, resulting in system instability and potential downtime. This vulnerability was identified in 1999 and highlights the importance of proper thread management in critical system components.

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