CVE-1999-0224

Summary

CVE-1999-0224 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Windows NT Messenger service. Maliciously crafted long usernames can cause the service to crash, rendering it unavailable for legitimate use. This issue may lead to service disruption and potential network downtime. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by initiating a connection to the Messenger service using a specially crafted username, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. Users running affected versions of Windows NT should apply available patches to mitigate this risk.

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