CVE-1999-0669

Summary

CVE-1999-0669 refers to a vulnerability in the Eyedog ActiveX control, which was erroneously labeled as "safe for scripting" in Internet Explorer. This misclassification enabled remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated in the Bubbleboy exploit. Attackers could leverage this issue to gain unauthorized access to affected systems or install malware, posing a significant threat to users browsing the web. The vulnerability affects older versions of Internet Explorer and emphasizes the importance of regular software updates to maintain cybersecurity.

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