CVE-1999-1317

Description

Windows NT 4.0 SP4 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the symbolic link table in the \?? object folder using a different case letter (upper or lower) to point to a different device.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.06% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q222/1/59.asp	patch vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=92162979530341&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7398	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=92127046701349&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1317?: CVE-1999-1317 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1317?: To fix CVE-1999-1317, 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-1999-1317 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-1999-1317 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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