CVE-1999-0989 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in Internet Explorer's directshow filter, requiring user interaction.
- 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-1999-0989?
CVE-1999-0989 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, 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
Buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 5 directshow filter (MSDXM.OCX) allows remote attackers to execute commands via the vnd.ms.radio protocol.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0989?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Ie.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0989?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0989 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0989 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-564h-qm5m-jrhj.