CVE-1999-1575

Name: CVE-1999-1575
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 1999-09-10T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 35.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-1999-1575 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Kodak/Wang (1) Image Edit (imgedit.ocx), (2) Image Annotation (imgedit.ocx), (3) Image Scan (imgscan.ocx), (4) Thumbnail Image (imgthumb.ocx), (5) Image Admin (imgadmin.ocx), (6) HHOpen (hhopen.ocx), (7) Registration Wizard (regwizc.dll), and (8) IE Active Setup (setupctl.dll) ActiveX controls for Internet Explorer (IE) 4.01 and 5.0 are marked as "Safe for Scripting," which allows remote attackers to create and modify files and execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 35.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Kodak/Wang (1) Image Edit (imgedit.ocx), (2) Image Annotation (imgedit.ocx), (3) Image Scan (imgscan.ocx), (4) Thumbnail Image (imgthumb.ocx), (5) Image Admin (imgadmin.ocx), (6) HHOpen (hhopen.ocx), (7) Registration Wizard (regwizc.dll), and (8) IE Active Setup (setupctl.dll) ActiveX controls for Internet Explorer (IE) 4.01 and 5.0 are marked as "Safe for Scripting," which allows remote attackers to create and modify files and execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

35.63%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	4.0.1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/23412US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/24839US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/26924US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/41408US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/9162US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28719Exploit
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-037
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7097
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/23412US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/24839US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/26924US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/41408US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/9162US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/28719Exploit
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-037
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7097

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 1999
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1575?

How severe is CVE-1999-1575?

Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1575 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 35.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1575?

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