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CVE-1999-1011

10.0 · HIGH

The Remote Data Service (RDS) DataFactory component of Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) in IIS 3.x and 4.x exposes unsafe methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Published Jul 19, 1999microsoftCWE-264EPSS 77.14%

Overview

CVE-1999-1011 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft data_access_components. It was published on July 19, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Remote Data Service (RDS) DataFactory component of Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) in IIS 3.x and 4.x exposes unsafe methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update data_access_components to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/j-054.shtmlRefwww.osvdb.org/272Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-004Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-025Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/529Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/j-054.shtmlRefwww.osvdb.org/272Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1998/ms98-004Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-025Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/529

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-1011?

CVE-1999-1011 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft data_access_components. It was published on July 19, 1999 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-1999-1011?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1011?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update data_access_components to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-1999-1011?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-1999-1011 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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