MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-1999-0179

Windows NT crashes or locks up when a Samba client executes a "cd .." command on a file share.

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
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 95All versions
MicrosoftWindows Nt3.5.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

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.