Microsoft Windows up to XP Log File Size Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to XP. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Log File Size Handler. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0596. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to XP (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Log File Size Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A Windows NT log file has an inappropriate maximum size or retention period.

The weakness was released 01/01/1999. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0596. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-14372, VDB-14370, VDB-14369 and VDB-14368. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/01/1999 🔍
01/01/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/19/2014 +5648 days 🔍
04/18/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0596 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14371
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 01:12
Updated: 04/18/2026 02:21
Changes: 06/20/2014 01:12 (37), 02/07/2019 12:08 (9), 04/18/2026 02:21 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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