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CVE-1999-1359: When the Ntconfig.pol file is used on a server whose name is longer than 13 characters, Windows NT does not...

When the Ntconfig.pol file is used on a server whose name is longer than 13 characters, Windows NT does not properly enforce policies for global groups, which could allow users to bypass restrictions that were intended by those policies.

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This is a legacy Windows NT policy enforcement issue. If Ntconfig.pol is used on a server with a name longer than 13 characters, restrictions intended for global groups may not be enforced, allowing users to bypass those policy restrictions. Exposure appears limited to legacy Windows NT environments using Ntconfig.pol and server names longer than 13 characters. The source bundle does not identify modern affected products or versions. For most organizations this is a legacy hygiene issue. Prioritize it if Windows NT systems still support business processes, because policy bypass can undermine access restrictions even without evidence of active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory any remaining Windows NT systems and Ntconfig.pol usage.; Identify policy servers with names longer than 13 characters.; Check Microsoft Q163875 or vendor archives for supported remediation guidance..

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