CVE-1999-0858

Summary

CVE-1999-0858 refers to a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5 that allows a remote attacker to manipulate the browser's proxy settings. This can be accomplished through a maliciously configured Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to redirect users to malicious websites or intercept their internet traffic. This security flaw poses a significant risk to users who visit untrusted websites or open emails with embedded links. To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure their WPAD configuration is secure or disable the WPAD feature entirely. Additionally, keeping Internet Explorer and all software up-to-date is crucial to maintaining a secure computing environment.

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