CVE-1999-0611

A system-critical Windows NT registry key has an inappropriate value

published February 4, 2000

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An incorrect value lurking in a system-critical Windows NT registry key could lead to some unexpected surprises! Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally swapped the salt for sugar in its secret recipe – the dish might still get served, but you can bet the outcome will be off! In the worst case, this could lead to system instability or unintended behavior, causing headaches for IT admins. While it’s not currently known to be exploited, the potential for disruption is something to keep an eye on.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally swapped the salt for sugar in its secret recipe – the dish might still get served, but you can bet the outcome will be off! This vulnerability arises from a misconfigured value in a critical registry key on Windows NT systems, which could potentially impact system operations or security settings, depending on how the system interprets that value.

What to do

In the worst case, this could lead to system instability or unintended behavior, causing headaches for IT admins. While it’s not currently known to be exploited, the potential for disruption is something to keep an eye on. To mitigate this issue, administrators should review the configuration of relevant registry keys and correct any inappropriate values. Regular audits of system settings can also help catch similar issues before they escalate. You've got this! With a little diligence, you can keep your systems running smoothly and securely. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01941 · 80.0th percentile
Published
2000-02-04T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 FEB 05:00Z
    A system-critical Windows NT registry key has an inappropriate value
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