CVE-1999-0886Windows Nt Vulnerability
The security descriptor for RASMAN allows users to point to an alternate location via the Windows NT Service Control Manager.
Published Sep 17, 1999 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-1999-0886 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v2) affecting Windows Nt (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
The security descriptor for RASMAN allows users to point to an alternate location via the Windows NT Service Control Manager.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows NtMicrosoft | 4.0, 4.0-sp1, 4.0-sp2, 4.0-sp3, 4.0-sp4, 4.0-sp5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 17, 1999
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-16
References
- exploitExploitDB-19502
- otherMS99-041
- otherQ242294
- other645
FAQ
Common Questions.
The security descriptor for RASMAN allows users to point to an alternate location via the Windows NT Service Control Manager.
Affected: Windows Nt (Microsoft) versions 4.0, 4.0-sp1, 4.0-sp2, 4.0-sp3, 4.0-sp4, 4.0-sp5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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