CVE-1999-0721

Summary

CVE-1999-0721 denotes a vulnerability in the Windows NT Local Security Authority (LSA) that allows for a denial of service attack. Maliciously crafted LSA requests can trigger this issue, leading to the LSA becoming unresponsive and subsequently preventing legitimate users from accessing the system. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending such requests to targeted systems, causing a denial of service condition. This weakness poses a significant risk, as the LSA plays a crucial role in managing user access to system resources. It is essential that affected systems are patched promptly to mitigate this threat.

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