CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-1593

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or steal credentials via a 1Ch registration that changes the domain controller to point to a malicious server.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can cause connectivity loss or gain access to sensitive data, leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to monitor and secure WINS configuration and restrict access to this service only to trusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connectivity loss) or steal credentials via a 1Ch registration that causes WINS to change the domain controller to point to a malicious server. NOTE: this problem may be limited when Windows 95/98 clients are used, or if the primary domain controller becomes unavailable.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS