CVE-1999-0899

High

Published: 04/11/1999(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 17/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

High risk

3.23%

87th percentile - higher than 87% of all known CVEs

Summary

The Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands due to inappropriate permissions that allow the user to specify an alternate print provider.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized command execution by local users, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to review and adjust permissions for the print spooler to restrict local users' ability to specify alternate print providers.

Other vulnerabilities in Windows NT 4.0 print spooler

CVE-1999-0898High
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.

Original NVD description (English source)

The Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands due to inappropriate permissions that allow the user to specify an alternate print provider.