CVE-1999-0595 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

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.

All Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-79qg-vhxm-8q4c.

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