CVE-1999-0839

Summary

CVE-1999-0839 is a vulnerability affecting the Windows NT Task Scheduler installed with Internet Explorer 5. Hackers can exploit this issue by modifying a scheduled job after its creation, thereby gaining elevated privileges within the system. This flaw poses a significant risk to the security of Windows NT systems with the vulnerable configuration. Users are advised to patch their systems as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability. The impact of successful exploitation includes potential unauthorized access and system compromise.

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