CVE-1999-0285

Summary

CVE-1999-0285 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Telnet service in the Windows NT Resource Kit. By opening and immediately closing a connection, an attacker can cause the targeted system to consume significant resources, leading to a denial-of-service condition. This issue can potentially impact the availability of critical network services, making it essential for affected organizations to implement mitigations or upgrades to address this vulnerability.

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