CVE-1999-0877
CVSS 2.0 Score 4.3 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Oct 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 200
Summary
CVE-1999-0877 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 5. Malicious actors can exploit this issue by manipulating an IFRAME's ExecCommand method. This allows them to read files on the targeted system, posing a significant risk to confidential data. The vulnerability arises due to inadequate input validation by the web browser. Users are advised to update their Internet Explorer version or employ additional security measures to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft