CVE-1999-1476

Description

A bug in Intel Pentium processor (MMX and Overdrive) allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) in Intel-based operating systems such as Windows NT and Windows 95, via an invalid instruction, aka the "Invalid Operand with Locked CMPXCHG8B Instruction" problem.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q163/8/52.asp	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/704	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1476?: CVE-1999-1476 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1476?: To fix CVE-1999-1476, 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-1999-1476 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1476 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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