CVE-1999-1254

Summary

CVE-1999-1254 denotes a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0. Hackers can exploit this issue by impersonating ICMP redirect messages from routers, triggering Windows systems to modify their routing tables. This alteration results in network disruptions, leading to a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to these operating systems, necessitating prompt patching to prevent potential attacks.

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