CVE-1999-1360

Summary

CVE-1999-1360 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. This issue allows local users to trigger a denial of service condition. The vulnerability occurs when a user mode application closes a handle that was opened in kernel mode, leading to a crash when the kernel attempts to close the handle. This can result in system instability and possible downtime. It's important to note that an attacker must have local access to exploit this vulnerability. System administrators can mitigate this risk by applying available patches or workarounds.

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