CVE-1999-0839

Summary

CVE-1999-0839 is a vulnerability affecting the Windows NT Task Scheduler, which is installed as part of Internet Explorer 5. This issue permits users to elevate their privileges by manipulating a scheduled task after it has already been set up. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could gain administrative access to the system, potentially leading to significant security risks. It is recommended that affected systems be updated with the appropriate Microsoft patch to mitigate this vulnerability.

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