CVE-1999-1359

Summary

CVE-1999-1359 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT servers. If a server's name exceeds thirteen characters, the Ntconfig.pol file fails to enforce global group policies appropriately. This issue allows users to circumvent intended restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access or privilege escalation. It's crucial that Windows NT servers with long names have their group policies reviewed and updated accordingly to mitigate this vulnerability.

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