CVE-1999-1575
CVE-1999-1575 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Kodak/Wang (1) Image Edit (imgedit.ocx), (2) Image Annotation (imgedit.ocx), (3) Image Scan (imgscan.ocx), (4) Thumbnail Image (imgthumb.ocx), (5) Image Admin (imgadmin.ocx), (6) HHOpen (hhopen.ocx), (7) Registration Wizard (regwizc.dll), and (8) IE Active Setup (setupctl.dll) ActiveX controls for Internet Explorer (IE) 4.01 and 5.0 are marked as "Safe for Scripting," which allows remote attackers to create and modify files and execute arbitrary commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-1999-1575?
- The Kodak/Wang (1) Image Edit (imgedit.ocx), (2) Image Annotation (imgedit.ocx), (3) Image Scan (imgscan.ocx), (4) Thumbnail Image (imgthumb.ocx), (5) Image Admin (imgadmin.ocx), (6) HHOpen (hhopen.ocx), (7) Registration Wizard (regwizc.dll), and (8) IE Active Setup (setupctl.dll) ActiveX controls for Internet Explorer (IE) 4.01 and 5.0 are marked as "Safe for Scripting," which allows remote attackers to create and modify files and execute arbitrary commands.
- How severe is CVE-1999-1575?
- CVE-1999-1575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-1999-1575 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-1999-1575?
- CVE-1999-1575 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-1999-1575?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-1999-1575 published?
- CVE-1999-1575 was published on 1999-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/23412
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/24839
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/26924
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/41408
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/9162
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28719
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-037
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7097
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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