medium5.1Public exploit code
CVE-1999-0668
The scriptlet.typelib ActiveX control is marked as "safe for scripting" for Internet Explorer, which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as …
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 - ActiveX Object For Constructing Type Libraries For Scriptlets File Write1999-08-21 · remote · windows · Verified
Impact
The scriptlet.typelib ActiveX control is marked as "safe for scripting" for Internet Explorer, which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as demonstrated by Bubbleboy.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | Versions 4.0, 5.0 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/j-064.shtml
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ240308
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/598
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-032
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/j-064.shtml
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ240308
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/598
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-032