CVE-1999-0331
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 1, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0331 represents a significant vulnerability in Internet Explorer 4.0(1), identified as a buffer overflow issue. Malicious code or specially crafted web content could exploit this flaw, leading to unintended execution of code and potential system takeover. The browser's memory management system fails to adequately validate user input, creating an opportunity for attackers to inject harmful data beyond the intended buffer boundaries. This vulnerability posed a serious threat to internet security during its active exploitation period.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft