CVE-1999-0578 Missing authorization in n/a
Windows NT fails to log access to security-critical registry keys, allowing attackers to modify settings without detection.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0578?
CVE-1999-0578 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt, published on 4 Feb 2000.
Official description
A Windows NT system's registry audit policy does not log an event success or failure for security-critical registry keys.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0578?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-1999-0578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-1999-0119 Windows NT 4.0 beta allows users to read and delete shares.
- CVE-1999-0226 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-1999-0285 Denial of service in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59hx-7967-9x27.