CVE-1999-1241

Summary

CVE-1999-1241 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer. With security settings below Medium, an attacker can exploit this weakness by designing a malicious web page that utilizes the FileSystemObject ActiveX object. This allows the execution of arbitrary commands, potentially leading to serious consequences such as data theft or system compromise. Users are advised to maintain their security settings at Medium or above to mitigate this risk. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999, making it an early example of ActiveX-related risks in web browsing.

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