CVE-1999-0766

Summary

CVE-1999-0766 is a vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. Malicious Java applets can exploit this weakness, bypassing the sandbox environment and executing arbitrary commands outside of it. This issue poses a significant risk as it allows attackers to run unauthorized code, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise. The flaw was discovered in 1999 and remains a critical concern for Java users running older, unpatched versions of the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. Updating to the latest version or disabling Java in web browsers is recommended to mitigate this risk.

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