Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 File Audit Policy privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component File Audit Policy. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0576. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to modify the configuration settings.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component File Audit Policy. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A Windows NT system's file audit policy does not log an event success or failure for security-critical files or directories.

The weakness was presented 01/01/1997. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0576. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

It is possible to mitigate the problem by applying the configuration setting .

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (228) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4075†). See VDB-14356, VDB-14357 and VDB-14358 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional

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Recommended: Config
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Timelineinfo

01/01/1997 🔍
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03/31/2004 +2646 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +3730 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0576 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0576
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13833
X-Force: 228
Vulnerability Center: 4075 - Windows NT System\x27s File Audit Policy, Info

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 00:31
Updated: 04/16/2026 14:34
Changes: 06/18/2014 00:31 (40), 05/20/2019 16:59 (16), 04/16/2026 14:34 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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