CVE-1999-1484: Buffer overflow in MSN Setup BBS 4.71.0.10 ActiveX control (setupbbs.ocx) allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:49.502Z

Summary

Buffer overflow in MSN Setup BBS 4.71.0.10 ActiveX control (setupbbs.ocx) allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via the methods (1) vAddNewsServer or (2) bIsNewsServerConfigured.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:49.502Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References