CVE-1999-0379

Summary

CVE-1999-0379 is a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Taskpads. Malicious websites can exploit this issue by executing commands on a user's machine through certain methods marked as Safe for Scripting. This allows an attacker to gain control over the victim's computer remotely. The vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and posed a significant security risk for Microsoft Taskpads users, emphasizing the importance of keeping software up-to-date to protect against known vulnerabilities.

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