Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataMicrosoft Windows NT Terminal Server does extra processing when a client opens a new connection, before that client has been authenticated. An unauthenticated remote attacker could abuse this behavior to cause a denial of service. The flaw is classified as CWE-287 and has a CVSS v2.0 score of 5.0 (MEDIUM), with the impact limited to availability.
NVD description
Windows NT Terminal Server performs extra work when a client opens a new connection but before it is authenticated, allowing for a denial of service.
EPSS · FIRST.org
5.7%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 92% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-29, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 9 août 1999
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (8)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/571ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/571ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
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