CVE-1999-1254

Summary

CVE-1999-1254 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0. Attackers can exploit this flaw by spoofing ICMP redirect messages from a router, causing the Windows operating system to modify its routing tables. This results in a disruption of network services, making the system unavailable to users. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals using the affected versions of Windows. It is important to apply the available patches to mitigate this risk and maintain network availability.

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