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CVE-1999-0824

4.6 · MEDIUM

A Windows NT user can use SUBST to map a drive letter to a folder, which is not unmapped after the user logs off, potentially allowing that user to modify the location of folders accessed by later…

Published Nov 30, 1999microsoftEPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-1999-0824 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_nt. It was published on November 30, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Windows NT user can use SUBST to map a drive letter to a folder, which is not unmapped after the user logs off, potentially allowing that user to modify the location of folders accessed by later users.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_nt to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0824?

CVE-1999-0824 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_nt. It was published on November 30, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-1999-0824?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0824?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_nt to the latest patched version. 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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