CVE-1999-0987
CVE-1999-0987 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Nt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Nt
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Windows NT does not properly download a system policy if the domain user logs into the domain with a space at the end of the domain name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-0987?
- Windows NT does not properly download a system policy if the domain user logs into the domain with a space at the end of the domain name.
- How severe is CVE-1999-0987?
- CVE-1999-0987 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-1999-0987 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-0987?
- CVE-1999-0987 affects Microsoft Windows Nt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-0987?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-1999-0987 published?
- CVE-1999-0987 was published on 1999-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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