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CVE-1999-0899

7.2 · HIGH

The Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands due to inappropriate permissions that allow the user to specify an alternate print provider.

Published Nov 4, 1999microsoftCWE-264EPSS 3.23%

Overview

CVE-1999-0899 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_nt. It was published on November 4, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands due to inappropriate permissions that allow the user to specify an alternate print provider.

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-1999-0899?

CVE-1999-0899 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_nt. It was published on November 4, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-0899?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-1999-0899?

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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