CVE-1999-0593 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers with physical access can shut down Windows NT systems without logging in due to default settings, bypassing authentication controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0593?
CVE-1999-0593 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The default setting for the Winlogon key entry ShutdownWithoutLogon in Windows NT allows users with physical access to shut down a Windows NT system without logging in.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0593?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0593?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0593 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0593 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0593 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-3jjv-7mh3-jr9j.