CVE-1999-1370: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-1370: The setup wizard (ie5setup.exe) for Internet Explorer 5.0 disables (1) the screen saver, which could leave...

The setup wizard (ie5setup.exe) for Internet Explorer 5.0 disables (1) the screen saver, which could leave the system open to users with physical access if a failure occurs during an unattended installation, and (2) the Task Scheduler Service, which might prevent the scheduled execution of security-critical programs.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This legacy CVE concerns the Internet Explorer 5.0 setup wizard changing local security-related settings during installation. If an unattended install fails, the screen saver may remain disabled, increasing physical-access risk. It may also disable Task Scheduler, potentially stopping scheduled security programs. Likely limited to legacy environments that still run the Internet Explorer 5.0 setup wizard, particularly unattended deployments. The provided CVE data does not establish exposure for modern systems or other products. Treat this as a low-priority legacy hygiene issue unless your organization still maintains old Windows build processes using IE 5.0 setup. Priority rises where unattended installs occur in physically accessible locations. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for any legacy installer advisory or replacement.; Avoid unattended IE 5.0 installations unless physical access is controlled.; After failed installs, verify lock-screen and screen-saver behavior is restored..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 12, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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