CVE-1999-0886

Name: CVE-1999-0886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-09-17T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-0886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The security descriptor for RASMAN allows users to point to an alternate location via the Windows NT Service Control Manager.. EPSS estimates a 21.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The security descriptor for RASMAN allows users to point to an alternate location via the Windows NT Service Control Manager.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

21.57%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0886?

The security descriptor for RASMAN allows users to point to an alternate location via the Windows NT Service Control Manager.

How severe is CVE-1999-0886?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0886?

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Are you affected by CVE-1999-0886?

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Source: NVD / NIST