CVE-1999-0824: A Windows NT user can use SUBST to map a drive letter to a folder, which is not unmapped after the user logs off, potent

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:51.170Z

Summary

A Windows NT user can use SUBST to map a drive letter to a folder, which is not unmapped after the user logs off, potentially allowing that user to modify the location of folders accessed by later users.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:51.170Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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