CVE-1999-0490

Summary

CVE-1999-0490 is a vulnerability affecting MSHTML.DLL in Internet Explorer 5.0. This issue permits a remote attacker to access information about a local user's files by manipulating an IMG SRC tag. By carefully crafting an image source URL, the attacker can gain read access to the targeted file or folder, posing a potential security risk. This vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information and should be addressed promptly through updates or mitigations.

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