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CVE-1999-1110: Windows Media Player ActiveX object as used in Internet Explorer 5.0 returns a specific error code when a f...

Windows Media Player ActiveX object as used in Internet Explorer 5.0 returns a specific error code when a file does not exist, which allows remote malicious web sites to determine the existence of files on the client.

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This old issue let a malicious website use the Windows Media Player ActiveX object in Internet Explorer 5.0 to learn whether specific files existed on a visitor’s computer. The sources describe information disclosure, not code execution. Business urgency is mainly for organizations that still run legacy Internet Explorer or ActiveX-dependent environments. Exposure appears limited to legacy clients using Internet Explorer 5.0 with the Windows Media Player ActiveX object enabled. Modern browsers are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Confirm any retained legacy browser, kiosk, lab, or compatibility environment. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item, not an emergency internet-wide event based on the provided evidence. Prioritize discovery of old IE/ActiveX dependencies, then remove or isolate them because they indicate broader unsupported-platform risk. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft or vendor legacy guidance for any documented fix or advisory.; Retire Internet Explorer 5.0 and ActiveX-dependent browsing where possible.; Disable or restrict ActiveX controls in any retained legacy IE environment..

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