CVE-1999-0611
10.0 · HIGHA system-critical Windows NT registry key has an inappropriate value.
Overview
CVE-1999-0611 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 1, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
A system-critical Windows NT registry key has an inappropriate value.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-1999-0611?
CVE-1999-0611 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 1, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-1999-0611?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0611?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-1999-0611?
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