CVE-1999-1361 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 running WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via a flood of malformed packets, which causes the server to slow down and fill the event logs with error messages.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	3.5.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1361?

CVE-1999-1361 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 running WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via a flood of malformed packets, which causes the serve...

How severe is CVE-1999-1361?

CVE-1999-1361 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1361?

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