CVE-1999-0899 json
The Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands due to inappropriate permissions that allow the user to…
published 1999-11-04 27 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0880
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.2%
- EPSS 3.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands due to inappropriate permissions that allow the user to specify an alternate print provider.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-19594)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-19594 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/SP1/SP2/SP3/SP4/SP5/SP6 - 'Spoolss.exe' DLL Insertion local, 1999-11-04
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
-
support.microsoft.com
/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ243649
vendor-advisory
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-047
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/769
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0899
- NVD CVE-1999-0899
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