# CVE-1999-0899: The Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands due to inappropriate permissions that allow the user to s

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2000-01-18 · Updated: 2024-08-01

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Windows NT 4.0 print spooler allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands due to inappropriate permissions that allow the user to specify an alternate print provider.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/769
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ243649
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-047
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19594

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