CVE-1999-0987

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Nov 18, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 287

Summary

CVE-1999-0899 is a vulnerability affecting the Windows NT 4.0 print spooler, which grants local users inappropriate permissions. Instead of the intended restricted access, users can specify an alternate print provider, enabling them to execute arbitrary commands, posing a significant security risk. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited to gain unauthorized system access and perform malicious activities.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows NT

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft