UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 1999-12-31

CVE-1999-1206

systemsoft systemwizard Security Advisory (CVE-1999-1206)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-1999-1206 impacting systemsoft systemwizard. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SystemSoft SystemWizard package in HP Pavilion PC with Windows 98, and possibly other platforms and operating systems, installs two ActiveX controls that are marked as safe for scripting, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious web page that references (1) the Launch control, or (2) the RegObj control.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product systemsoft / systemwizard
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-1999-1206 impacting systemsoft systemwizard.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-1999-1206.yaml
id: cve-1999-1206

info:
  name: systemsoft systemwizard - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-1999-1206 affecting systemsoft systemwizard.
    Evaluation: SystemSoft SystemWizard package in HP Pavilion PC with Windows 98, and possibly other platforms and operating systems, installs two ActiveX controls t...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-1999-1206
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-1999-1206
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-1999-1206,systemsoft,systemwizard,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "systemwizard"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-1999-1206.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-1999-1206
# Target: systemsoft systemwizard | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-1999-1206 (systemsoft systemwizard)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against systemsoft systemwizard scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-1999-1206.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-1999-1206
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install systemwizard 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade systemwizard 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update systemwizard

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i systemwizard 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i systemwizard

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-1999-1206 in systemsoft systemwizard?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update systemsoft systemwizard packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-1999-1206?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-1999-1206?

CVE-1999-1206 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-1999-1206
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor systemsoft
Product systemwizard
Published 1999-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P