CVE-1999-0871

CVSS 2.0 Score 2.6 of 10 (low)

Details

Published Sep 4, 1998
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0871 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 4.0 and 4.01. This issue enables remote attackers to access files on a victim's system through the web browser's cross-frame security. By manipulating the navigation between different frames, attackers could bypass the security restrictions and read sensitive files, posing a significant risk to user privacy and data security.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft