CVE-1999-1217

Summary

CVE-1999-1217 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT operating systems. This issue lies in the PATH environment variable, which includes the current working directory. Malicious users can exploit this by placing Trojan horse programs with the same names as common system programs into certain directories, potentially gaining elevated privileges. This vulnerability may allow local users to bypass security restrictions and execute unauthorized commands. It is crucial for system administrators to keep their systems updated and take precautions against Trojan attacks to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability.

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