CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0680
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk5.73%
92th percentile - higher than 92% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Windows NT Terminal Server performs extra work when a client opens a new connection but before it is authenticated, potentially leading to a denial of service.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overload the server, resulting in service unavailability for users.
Recommendation
It is recommended to monitor connections and implement mechanisms to limit the number of simultaneous connections to minimize the risk of denial of service.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows NT Terminal Server performs extra work when a client opens a new connection but before it is authenticated, allowing for a denial of service.