CVE-1999-1484 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the MSN Setup BBS 4.71.0.10 ActiveX control (setupbbs.ocx) affecting Microsoft MSN Messenger Service. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by calling the vAddNewsServer or bIsNewsServerConfigured methods to execute arbitrary commands on the victim's system. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise. While not listed in CISA KEV and showing no current active exploitation or social media discussion, public exploit code is available via ExploitDB, indicating a known and exploitable weakness.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.71.0.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:msn_setup_bulletin_board_services:4.71.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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