Default Winlogon Key Setting Allows Unauthorized Shutdown Without Logon

CVE-1999-0593 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:L/AC:L/AU:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

The default setting for the Winlogon key entry ShutdownWithoutLogon in Windows NT allows users with physical access to shut down a Windows NT system without logging in.

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