CVE-1999-0980

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 16, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0980 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Windows NT Service Control Manager (SCM). Attackers can exploit this issue by sending a malformed argument in a resource enumeration request. The SCM fails to handle this incorrect input, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. This vulnerability poses a threat to Windows NT systems, allowing remote attackers to cause service disruptions. It is essential to apply available patches or workarounds to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows NT

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft