CVE-1999-0581

Summary

CVE-1999-0581 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. The issue lies in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT key, which has inappropriate, system-critical permissions. An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete registry keys, potentially leading to serious system instability or compromise. This key plays a crucial role in mapping file associations and protocol handlers, making the impact of this vulnerability far-reaching. It is recommended that affected systems be updated and that appropriate access controls be implemented to mitigate this risk.

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