CVE-1999-1206 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via malicious web pages exploiting unsafe ActiveX controls in HP Pavilion SystemWizard.
- 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-1999-1206?
CVE-1999-1206 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. 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
SystemSoft SystemWizard package in HP Pavilion PC with Windows 98, and possibly other platforms and operating systems, installs two ActiveX controls that are marked as safe for scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious web page that references (1) the Launch control, or (2) the RegObj control.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1206?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Systemsoft Systemwizard.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1206?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1206 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-1999-1206 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1206 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gjmg-cjcp-mhwg.