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CVE-1999-1431

UnknownEPSS 9.65%

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CVE-1999-1431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ZAK in Appstation mode allows users to bypass the "Run only allowed apps" policy by starting Explorer from Office 97 applications (such as Word), installing software into the TEMP directory, and changing the name to that for an allowed application, such as Winword.exe.. EPSS estimates a 9.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ZAK in Appstation mode allows users to bypass the "Run only allowed apps" policy by starting Explorer from Office 97 applications (such as Word), installing software into the TEMP directory, and changing the name to that for an allowed application, such as Winword.exe.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.65%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftZero Administration Kit1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1431?
ZAK in Appstation mode allows users to bypass the "Run only allowed apps" policy by starting Explorer from Office 97 applications (such as Word), installing software into the TEMP directory, and changing the name to that for an allowed application, such as Winword.exe.
How severe is CVE-1999-1431?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1431?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST