Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Kernel Mode Address GetThreadContext/SetThreadContext denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function GetThreadContext/SetThreadContext of the component Kernel Mode Address Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1364. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function GetThreadContext/SetThreadContext of the component Kernel Mode Address Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Windows NT 4.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an illegal kernel mode address to the functions (1) GetThreadContext or (2) SetThreadContext.

The weakness was released 12/31/1999 as confirmed knowledge base article (Website). The advisory is shared at support.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1364. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (7421). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-15180, VDB-15179, VDB-15178 and VDB-15177. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/31/1999 🔍
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06/23/2014 +5288 days 🔍
06/08/2024 +3638 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: support.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1364 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1364
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15181
X-Force: 7421

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 12:59
Updated: 06/08/2024 11:59
Changes: 06/23/2014 12:59 (40), 04/07/2017 16:02 (10), 06/08/2024 11:59 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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