CVE-1999-1206

Name: CVE-1999-1206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1206 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SystemSoft SystemWizard package in HP Pavilion PC with Windows 98, and possibly other platforms and operating systems, installs two ActiveX controls that are marked as safe for scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious web page that references (1) the Launch control, or (2) the RegObj control.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SystemSoft SystemWizard package in HP Pavilion PC with Windows 98, and possibly other platforms and operating systems, installs two ActiveX controls that are marked as safe for scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious web page that references (1) the Launch control, or (2) the RegObj control.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.11%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Systemsoft	Systemwizard	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1206?

How severe is CVE-1999-1206?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1206 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1206?

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Source: NVD / NIST