CVE-1999-0917

N/A Unknown
Published: May 27, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The Preloader ActiveX control used by Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ231452
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-018
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ231452
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-018
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
6.6%
91th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft