CVE-1999-1452

Summary

CVE-1999-1452 is a vulnerability affecting the Graphical User Interface for Networking Services (GINA) in Windows NT 4.0. This issue grants attackers with physical access to the system the ability to view a portion of a locked user's clipboard by pasting its contents into the username prompt during the login process. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to sensitive data exposure, potentially compromising the security of the affected system. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securing physical access to workstations and implementing strong password policies to mitigate potential risks.

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