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5.1 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component SMB Logon Handler. The manipulation as part of a Wrong Size leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:
windows nt 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed smb logon request in which the actual data size does not match the specified size.
The weakness was disclosed 02/14/1998 as Q180963 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). The advisory is shared at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0225. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.
Upgrading to version XP or 2000 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (342). Additional details are provided at nai.com. The entry 14076 is pretty similar.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Windows XP/2000
Patch: microsoft.com
Timeline
02/14/1998 🔍02/14/1998 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: Q180963
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-1999-0225 (🔍)
X-Force: 342
Vulnerability Center: 685 - SMB Windows NT DOS, Medium
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Entry
Created: 06/18/2014 23:57Updated: 05/08/2019 09:33
Changes: 06/18/2014 23:57 (46), 05/08/2019 09:33 (16)
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