CVE-1999-0700

Summary

CVE-1999-0700 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Microsoft Phone Dialer (dialer.exe). The issue arises when the software processes a malformed dialer entry in the dialer.ini file. Malicious actors can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code or crash the application, potentially gaining unauthorized access to a user's system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it can be triggered by a simple phone number input. Users are advised to apply the available patch or update their systems to mitigate this threat.

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