CVE-1999-0016 in Windows

Prediction

by VulDB Data Team • 04/17/2026

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows 95/NT 4.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the component TCP SYN Handler. Such manipulation leads to denial of service (Country). It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 98 and 2000 is recommended to address this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.

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• Disclosure: 12/01/1997
• Moderation: accepted
• Entry: VDB-14031
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-404 (confirmed)
• Exploit: Download
• CVSS: 5.0 (NVD)
• EPSS: 0.95667
• KEV: no
• Activities: very low
• Sector: Agriculture, Transportation, ...

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-0016
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0016
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-1999-0016/