CVE-1999-0595 Information disclosure in n/a
Windows NT fails to clear the page file on shutdown, potentially exposing sensitive data to local attackers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0595?
CVE-1999-0595 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, 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
A Windows NT system does not clear the system page file during shutdown, which might allow sensitive information to be recorded.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0595?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Nt.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0595?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0595 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0595 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0595 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79qg-vhxm-8q4c.