CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0225
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk16.87%
97th percentile - higher than 97% of all known CVEs
Summary
Windows NT 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed SMB logon request in which the actual data size does not match the specified size.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to block access to the system, potentially leading to downtime for the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade the system to a newer version or apply relevant security patches to mitigate the risk of denial of service.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows NT 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed SMB logon request in which the actual data size does not match the specified size.