CVE-1999-1217

Summary

CVE-1999-1217 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NT systems. This issue arises due to the PATH environment variable including the current working directory. An attacker can exploit this by placing malicious programs with the same name as common system programs into specific directories. Successful exploitation allows local users to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability highlights the importance of careful file management and restricting user permissions to minimize risk.

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