CVE-1999-1455: RSH service utility RSHSVC in Windows NT 3.5 through 4.0 does not properly restrict access as specified in the .Rhosts f

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:53.555Z

Summary

RSH service utility RSHSVC in Windows NT 3.5 through 4.0 does not properly restrict access as specified in the .Rhosts file when a user comes from an authorized host, which could allow unauthorized users to access the service by logging in from an authorized host.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:53.555Z · 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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