CVE-1999-1362

Name: CVE-1999-1362
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1362 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Win32k.sys in Windows NT 4.0 before SP2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by calling certain WIN32K functions with incorrect parameters.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Win32k.sys in Windows NT 4.0 before SP2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by calling certain WIN32K functions with incorrect parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	<= 4.0

References

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q160/6/01.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7403.php
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q160/6/01.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7403.php

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1362?

Win32k.sys in Windows NT 4.0 before SP2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by calling certain WIN32K functions with incorrect parameters.

How severe is CVE-1999-1362?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1362 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1362?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-1999-1362?

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Source: NVD / NIST