CVE-1999-0499

Summary

CVE-1999-0499 is a vulnerability affecting NetBIOS shares in Windows NT. The issue arises due to the publication of NetBIOS share information through SNMP registry keys. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by accessing the SNMP registry keys to obtain sensitive information, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the affected system. This vulnerability is significant as it can expose confidential data and pose a risk to network security. It is recommended that administrators take necessary steps to secure their SNMP registry keys and limit access to only trusted users.

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