CVE-2000-1149: windows nt vulnerability

What is known

Buffer overflow in RegAPI.DLL used by Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long username, aka the "Terminal Server Login Buffer Overflow" vulnerability.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2000-1149, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) affecting windows nt, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether windows nt is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

Sources

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