CVE-1999-0886

Description

The security descriptor for RASMAN allows users to point to an alternate location via the Windows NT Service Control Manager.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 37.95% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ242294 vendor advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-041 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/645 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0886?
CVE-1999-0886 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-0886?
To fix CVE-1999-0886, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-0886 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-1999-0886 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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