First published: Thu Oct 21 1999(Updated: )
The Microsoft Java Virtual Machine allows a malicious Java applet to execute arbitrary commands outside of the sandbox environment.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Oracle Java Virtual Machine | ||
Internet Explorer | =6.0.2900 | |
Internet Explorer | =6.0.2900 |
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CVE-1999-0766 is considered critical due to its ability to allow arbitrary command execution.
CVE-1999-0766 exploits the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine by allowing malicious Java applets to run outside of their restricted environment.
CVE-1999-0766 affects the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine and Internet Explorer version 6.0.2900.
Mitigation for CVE-1999-0766 includes disabling the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine or using an updated browser.
Microsoft has recommended updating to secure versions and applying relevant security patches to address CVE-1999-0766.