CVE-1999-1576

Summary

CVE-1999-1576 is a significant vulnerability affecting the Adobe Acrobat ActiveX control (pdf.ocx and PDF.PdfCtrl.1) version 1.3.188, used in Acrobat Reader 4.0. This issue results from a buffer overflow in the pdf.setview method, which enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. By exploiting this vulnerability, malicious actors can gain unauthorized access to systems and potentially install malware or steal sensitive information. This issue posed a serious threat to users of Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 and emphasizes the importance of keeping software up-to-date with the latest security patches.

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