CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0898
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk6.74%
93th percentile - higher than 93% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflows in Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allow remote attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via a malformed spooler request.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges or disrupt system operation, potentially leading to serious availability issues.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to the latest version and apply relevant security patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflows in Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allow remote attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via a malformed spooler request.