CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0766
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk7.20%
94th percentile - higher than 94% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Microsoft Java Virtual Machine allows a malicious Java applet to execute arbitrary commands outside of the sandbox environment.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system and potential damage to the organization's IT infrastructure.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine and restrict the execution of Java applets from untrusted sources.
Original NVD description (English source)
The Microsoft Java Virtual Machine allows a malicious Java applet to execute arbitrary commands outside of the sandbox environment.