CVE-1999-1359 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

When the Ntconfig.pol file is used on a server whose name is longer than 13 characters, Windows NT does not properly enforce policies for global groups, which could allow users to bypass restrictions that were intended by those policies.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	All versions

References

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q163/8/75.aspPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7401.php
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q163/8/75.aspPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7401.php

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1359?

CVE-1999-1359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When the Ntconfig.pol file is used on a server whose name is longer than 13 characters, Windows NT does not properly enforce policies for global groups, which could allow users to bypass restrictions ...

How severe is CVE-1999-1359?

CVE-1999-1359 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1359?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Nt.