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CVE-1999-1579

UnknownEPSS 21.76%

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CVE-1999-1579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Cenroll ActiveX control (xenroll.dll) for Terminal Server Editions of Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 before SP6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by creating a large number of arbitrary files on the target machine.. EPSS estimates a 21.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cenroll ActiveX control (xenroll.dll) for Terminal Server Editions of Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 before SP6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by creating a large number of arbitrary files on the target machine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
21.76%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Nt4.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1579?
The Cenroll ActiveX control (xenroll.dll) for Terminal Server Editions of Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 before SP6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by creating a large number of arbitrary files on the target machine.
How severe is CVE-1999-1579?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1579 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1579?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST