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published date: December 10, 1999

CVE-1999-0975 : The Windows help system...

Description

The Windows help system can allow a local user to execute commands as another user by editing a table of contents metafile with a .CNT extension and modifying the topic action to include the commands to be executed when the .hlp file is accessed.

Product(s):

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft windows 95_gold
  • Microsoft windows 95_osr2.1
  • Microsoft windows 95_osr2.5
  • Microsoft windows 95_osr2

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0975, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0975 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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