CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0728
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk5.82%
92th percentile - higher than 92% of all known CVEs
Summary
A Windows NT user can disable the keyboard or mouse by directly calling the IOCTLs which control them.
Risk Assessment
The ability to deactivate input devices poses a risk that a user may gain control over the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or disruption.
Recommendation
It is recommended to monitor and restrict access to IOCTL functions to prevent unauthorized operations on input devices.
Original NVD description (English source)
A Windows NT user can disable the keyboard or mouse by directly calling the IOCTLs which control them.