Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 31, 1999· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-1999-1476
CVE-1999-1476
Description
A bug in Intel Pentium processor (MMX and Overdrive) allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) in Intel-based operating systems such as Windows NT and Windows 95, via an invalid instruction, aka the "Invalid Operand with Locked CMPXCHG8B Instruction" problem.
Affected products
3Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q163/8/52.aspnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/704nvd
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