CVE-1999-0580 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can exploit inappropriate permissions on the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry key to escalate privileges on Windows NT systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0580?
CVE-1999-0580 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key in a Windows NT system has inappropriate, system-critical permissions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0580?
How do I fix CVE-1999-0580?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0580 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-1999-0580 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0580 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vx5-344h-pf48.