CVE-1999-1484 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via buffer overflow in MSN Setup BBS ActiveX control, 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-1999-1484?
CVE-1999-1484 is a high-severity memory corruption 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
Buffer overflow in MSN Setup BBS 4.71.0.10 ActiveX control (setupbbs.ocx) allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the methods (1) vAddNewsServer or (2) bIsNewsServerConfigured.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1484?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Msn Setup Bulletin Board Services.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1484?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1484 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-1999-1484 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1484 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7697-hr74-2qhh.