CVE-1999-1575

Summary

CVE-1999-1575 is a vulnerability affecting several ActiveX controls for Internet Explorer 4.01 and 5.0, including Kodak/Wang imgedit.ocx, Image Annotation imgedit.ocx, Image Scan imgscan.ocx, Thumbnail Image imgthumb.ocx, Image Admin imgadmin.ocx, HHOpen hhopen.ocx, Registration Wizard regwizc.dll, and IE Active Setup setupctl.dll. The designation as "Safe for Scripting" enables remote attackers to manipulate files and execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who browse malicious websites or download contaminated content. Attackers can exploit it to install malware, gain unauthorized access to systems, or steal sensitive information. Users are advised to update their Internet Explorer software or disable these ActiveX controls until patches are available.

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