CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0580

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

High risk
1.90%

77th percentile - higher than 77% of all known CVEs

Summary

The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key in a Windows NT system has inappropriate, system-critical permissions.

Risk Assessment

Inappropriate permissions may lead to unauthorized access to critical system settings, increasing the risk of attacks and system instability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to review and adjust the permissions for the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key to ensure an appropriate level of security.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key in a Windows NT system has inappropriate, system-critical permissions.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS