Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 RPC Locator rpcss.exe denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file rpcss.exe of the component RPC Locator. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-0228. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the file rpcss.exe of the component RPC Locator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

denial of service in rpcss.exe program (rpc locator) in windows nt.

The weakness was released 02/07/1997 as Q162567 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0228. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version XP or 2000 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 1576.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17), SecurityFocus (BID 688†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-628†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Windows XP/2000
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: Q162567
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0228 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13856
X-Force: 17
SecurityFocus: 688 - NT RPC CPU Utilization Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 628 - DoS in Windows NT RPCSS.EXE (RPC Locator), High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 00:55
Updated: 04/16/2026 16:58
Changes: 06/18/2014 00:55 (65), 05/07/2019 22:51 (2), 04/16/2026 16:58 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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