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CVE-1999-0288

MediumPublished

The WINS server in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 before SP4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process termination) via invalid UDP frames to...

Published: Sep 29, 1999
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 4, 1999

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

21.3%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The WINS server in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 before SP4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process termination) via invalid UDP frames to port 137 (NETBIOS Name Service), as demonstrated via a flood of random packets.

Sources

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/4.0 SP1/4.0 SP2/4.0 SP3 - Denial of Service Duplicate HostnameExploit
Carl Byington · windows · Jun 4, 1999

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