CVE-1999-1254

Summary

CVE-1999-1254 represents a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0. Malicious actors can exploit this issue by impersonating ICMP redirect messages from a router. Upon receiving these spoofed messages, the affected systems update their routing tables, leading to a disruption of network services. This vulnerability poses a significant threat, as it allows remote attackers to induce a denial-of-service condition, potentially causing widespread network disruptions.

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