CVE-1999-0465

Summary

CVE-1999-0465 is a vulnerability affecting both Lynx and Internet Explorer web browsers. Malicious actors can exploit this issue by using an IMG tag with an excessively large width parameter, leading to a crash in the browsers. This can result in denial-of-service conditions or potentially more serious consequences, such as data theft or unauthorized system access. Users are advised to update their browsers to the latest version or implement appropriate security measures to mitigate this risk.

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