CVE-1999-0382

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The screen saver in Windows NT does not verify that its security context has been changed properly, allowing attackers to run programs with elevated privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 87.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 12, 1999

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-008
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-008

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19359✓ verified
First seen Mar 10, 1999
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/SP1/SP2/SP3/SP4 / NT 3.5.1/SP1/SP2/SP3/SP4/SP5 - Screensaver
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-0382?

CVE-1999-0382 is a none vulnerability published on March 12, 1999. The screen saver in Windows NT does not verify that its security context has been changed properly, allowing attackers to run programs with elevated privileges.

When was CVE-1999-0382 disclosed?

CVE-1999-0382 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 12, 1999, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-0382 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-0382 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 87.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-0382?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-0382, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-0382

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