Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 ActiveX Object scriptlet.typelib privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0. This impacts an unknown function in the library scriptlet.typelib of the component ActiveX Object. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0668. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (Web Browser). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality in the library scriptlet.typelib of the component ActiveX Object. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The scriptlet.typelib ActiveX control is marked as "safe for scripting" for Internet Explorer, which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as demonstrated by Bubbleboy.

The issue has been introduced in 06/02/1998. The weakness was presented 08/21/1999 by Georgi Guninski as MS99-032 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0668. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 445 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying the patch MS99-032 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3244), Exploit-DB (19468), SecurityFocus (BID 598†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4247†). See VDB-14813 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Patch: MS99-032
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS99-032
Researcher: Georgi Guninski
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0668 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0668
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14793
X-Force: 3244
SecurityFocus: 598 - Microsoft IE5 ActiveX "Object for constructing type libraries for scriptlets" Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 4247 - [MS99-032] Microsoft Scriptlet.typelib ActiveX Control Allows Code Execution, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 21:27
Updated: 02/23/2025 07:34
Changes: 06/21/2014 21:27 (48), 04/07/2017 12:06 (21), 02/23/2025 07:34 (24)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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