CVE-1999-0766 Security feature bypass in n/a
A malicious Java applet can bypass the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine sandbox to execute arbitrary commands on the host system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0766?
CVE-1999-0766 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Microsoft Java Virtual Machine allows a malicious Java applet to execute arbitrary commands outside of the sandbox environment.
Weakness: CWE-16
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0766?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Java Virtual Machine.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0766?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0766 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0766 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0766 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3qp-hgf8-5gg9.