CVE-1999-0876

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 4, 2000
Updated: Nov 7, 2023
CWE ID 119

Summary

CVE-1999-0876 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 4.0. This issue arises due to a buffer overflow problem triggered by maliciously crafted EMBED tags. An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or system damage. The vulnerability poses a significant risk, as Internet Explorer 4.0 was widely used at the time, making it essential for users to apply available patches to mitigate the threat.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft