CVE-1999-0716

Summary

CVE-1999-0716 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT 4.0's help file utility. Maliciously crafted help files can cause a buffer overflow, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. This weakness could potentially lead to system compromise and data loss. Users are advised to update their operating systems or take other mitigating measures to protect against exploitation of this issue. [Objective, professional, and straightforward summary of a cybersecurity vulnerability: CVE-1999-0716 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Windows NT 4.0's help file utility. By supplying a malformed help file, an attacker can exploit this flaw and execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. The consequences of exploitation can range from system compromise to data loss. To minimize the risk, users are urged to apply the necessary updates or adopt other protective measures.]

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