CVE-1999-0669

Summary

CVE-1999-0669 is a vulnerability affecting the Eyedog ActiveX control, which is designated as "safe for scripting" in Internet Explorer. This misclassification enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the control, as demonstrated in the Bubbleboy exploit. The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can be exploited without user interaction or consent. The Eyedog ActiveX control should be updated or disabled to mitigate this threat. In summary, CVE-1999-0669 refers to a misconfiguration of the Eyedog ActiveX control in Internet Explorer, which mistakenly labels it as safe for scripting. This classification error allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated in the Bubbleboy exploit, posing a considerable risk to users. Organizations and individuals should update or disable the Eyedog ActiveX control to protect against this vulnerability.

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