CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0593
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk2.25%
81th percentile - higher than 81% of all known CVEs
Summary
The default setting for the Winlogon key entry ShutdownWithoutLogon in Windows NT allows users with physical access to shut down a Windows NT system without logging in.
Risk Assessment
Allowing shutdown without authorization poses a risk of unauthorized access to data and potential service interruptions.
Recommendation
It is recommended to change the default setting of the ShutdownWithoutLogon key to restrict the ability to shut down the system by unauthorized users.
Original NVD description (English source)
The default setting for the Winlogon key entry ShutdownWithoutLogon in Windows NT allows users with physical access to shut down a Windows NT system without logging in.