high7.2Public exploit code
CVE-1999-0382
The screen saver in Windows NT does not verify that its security context has been changed properly, allowing attackers to run programs with elevated privileges.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/SP1/SP2/SP3/SP4 / NT 3.5.1/SP1/SP2/SP3/SP4/SP5 - Screensaver1999-03-10 · local · windows · Verified
Impact
The screen saver in Windows NT does not verify that its security context has been changed properly, allowing attackers to run programs with elevated privileges.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | Versions 3.5.1, 4.0 |