CVE-1999-1363

Name: CVE-1999-1363
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1363 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by running a program that creates a large number of locks on a file, which exhausts the NonPagedPool.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by running a program that creates a large number of locks on a file, which exhausts the NonPagedPool.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	3.5.1
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0

References

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q163/1/43.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7405.php
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q163/1/43.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7405.php

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1363?

Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by running a program that creates a large number of locks on a file, which exhausts the NonPagedPool.

How severe is CVE-1999-1363?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1363 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1363?

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-1999-1363?

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Source: NVD / NIST