PT-1999-1690 · Microsoft · Internet Explorer 5.0

Published 1999-03-23 · Updated 2021-07-22 · CVE-1999-1370

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Internet Explorer 5.0

Description: The setup wizard for Internet Explorer 5.0 has two issues. Firstly, it disables the screen saver, which could leave the system open to users with physical access if a failure occurs during an unattended installation. Secondly, it disables the Task Scheduler Service, which might prevent the scheduled execution of security-critical programs.

Recommendations: For Internet Explorer 5.0, consider implementing additional access controls to mitigate the risk of unauthorized physical access during unattended installations. Additionally, ensure that security-critical programs are not reliant on the Task Scheduler Service for execution, or implement alternative scheduling mechanisms to prevent disruption.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-1999-1370

Affected Products

Internet Explorer 5.0

References · 2

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1370 · Security Note
• http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=92220197414799&w=2 · Note