CVE-1999-0876

Summary

CVE-1999-0876 is an old vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 4.0. This issue permits a buffer overflow to occur when processing EMBED tags, leading to potential code injection and execution of malicious code. An attacker could embed malicious content in a webpage, which, when accessed by a victim using Internet Explorer 4.0, would exploit this flaw and allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access or control over the affected system. This vulnerability posed a significant threat during its time, highlighting the importance of keeping web browsers updated with the latest security patches.

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