CVE-1999-0766 json
The Microsoft Java Virtual Machine allows a malicious Java applet to execute arbitrary commands outside of the sandbox environment.
published 1999-10-21 27 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-0747
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.2%
- EPSS 7.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Microsoft Java Virtual Machine allows a malicious Java applet to execute arbitrary commands outside of the sandbox environment.
Exploit prediction
7.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-16 Configuration
References
-
docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-031
vendor-advisory
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support.microsoft.com
/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ240346
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/600
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-0766
- NVD CVE-1999-0766
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