CVE-1999-1525

Summary

CVE-1999-1525 is a vulnerability affecting Macromedia Shockwave versions prior to 6.0. A malicious webmaster can exploit this issue by using the GetNextText command in a Shockwave movie, potentially granting unauthorized access to a user's email box and even internal web servers. This weakness exposes sensitive information and presents a significant risk to internet security. Users are strongly advised to update their Shockwave installations to mitigate this threat.

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