Vulnerability Description
Windows NT crashes or locks up when a Samba client executes a "cd .." command on a file share.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 95 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 3.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ140818
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ140818
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0179?
CVE-1999-0179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Windows NT crashes or locks up when a Samba client executes a "cd .." command on a file share.
How severe is CVE-1999-0179?
CVE-1999-0179 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows Nt.