CVE-1999-1476

Summary

CVE-1999-1476 is a vulnerability affecting Intel Pentium processors with MMX and Overdrive technology. This bug allows local users to induce a denial of service (DoS) in Intel-based operating systems such as Windows NT and Windows 95. The issue arises when an invalid instruction is executed using the CMPXCHG8B command, leading to a processor hang. This vulnerability can be exploited by malicious actors to cause system crashes, disrupting normal operations. It is essential for system administrators to apply the available patches to mitigate the risk of this DoS vulnerability.

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