Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 RASMAN config

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component RASMAN. Executing a manipulation can lead to config. This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-0886. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component RASMAN. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a config vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-16. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The security descriptor for RASMAN allows users to point to an alternate location via the Windows NT Service Control Manager.

The weakness was presented 09/17/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0886. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.004.

A public exploit has been developed in Windows Binary. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version XP or 2000 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3248), Exploit-DB (19502), SecurityFocus (BID 645†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3286†). See VDB-14849 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Config
CWE: CWE-16
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Windows XP/2000
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: support.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0886 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0886
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14848
X-Force: 3248
SecurityFocus: 645 - NT RASMAN Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3286 - [MS99-041] RASMAN in Windows NT Allows Privilege Elevation, Medium

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

Created: 06/22/2014 01:18
Updated: 02/01/2025 23:49
Changes: 06/22/2014 01:18 (67), 05/18/2019 20:48 (1), 02/01/2025 23:49 (19)
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