CVE-1999-1531

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Nov 2, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1531 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting IBM HomePagePrint 1.0.7 for Windows98J. Maliciously crafted IMG_SRC HTML tags that are excessively long can exploit this issue and enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it can be exploited through a simple web page visit. Users running the affected software are advised to update to the latest version or employ additional security measures to mitigate the risk.

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