CVE-1999-1455

Summary

CVE-1999-1455 is a vulnerability affecting the RSH service utility, specifically RSHSVC, in Windows NT 3.5 through 4.0. This issue allows unauthorized users to bypass access restrictions set in the .Rhosts file, granting them access to the service if they are connecting from an authorized host. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it enables unauthorized individuals to gain unintended access to secure systems and potentially exploit sensitive information. Windows NT users are strongly advised to apply relevant patches to mitigate this issue.

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