CVE-1999-0726

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jun 30, 1999
Updated: Nov 7, 2023
CWE ID 20

Summary

CVE-1999-0726 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. Malicious actors can exploit this issue by executing a program with a malformed file image header. As a result, the system may become unresponsive, causing a denial-of-service condition. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited to disrupt services and cause downtime. To mitigate this risk, system administrators should ensure that all software is up-to-date and implement appropriate security measures to prevent the execution of untrusted files.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows NT
  • Microsoft Windows 2000

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft