CVE-1999-0886

CVSS 2.0 Score 9 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Sep 17, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 16

Summary

CVE-1999-0886 is a vulnerability affecting the RASMAN (Remote Access Service) in Microsoft Windows NT. The issue lies in the security descriptor for RASMAN, which allows users to redirect to an alternate location through the Windows NT Service Control Manager. This means that an attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to the system or modify the RASMAN service, leading to potential security risks. Users are advised to apply relevant patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows NT

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft