CVE-1999-1578

Summary

CVE-1999-1578 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Registration Wizard ActiveX control (regwizc.dll, InvokeRegWizard) version 3.0.0.0 in Internet Explorer 4.01 and 5. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting a vulnerability in the control's handling of user input. Successful exploitation could result in the attacker gaining control of the affected system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities. Users are strongly encouraged to update their Internet Explorer software and avoid using outdated versions to mitigate this risk.

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