VDB-13871 · CVE-1999-0292 · GCVE-0-1999-0292

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Winpopup Username denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Winpopup. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-0292. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Operating System). This issue affects an unknown code of the component Winpopup. The manipulation of the argument Username 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.

The weakness was released 04/01/1997. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0292. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version XP or 2000 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-13873. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

NT 4.0

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Windows XP/2000

Timelineinfo

04/01/1997 🔍
04/01/1997 +0 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +6286 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0292 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0292
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13871
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 01:11
Updated: 04/16/2026 17:41
Changes: 06/18/2014 01:11 (39), 04/03/2019 16:17 (10), 04/16/2026 17:41 (19)
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