CVE-1999-0891

Summary

CVE-1999-0891 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 5. An attacker can exploit this issue by redirecting users to a malicious server, enabling the attacker to read arbitrary files on the targeted system. The vulnerability stems from a flaw in the "download behavior" feature, which fails to sufficiently validate redirects, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. This issue poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of files on affected systems. Users are advised to update their browsers or implement additional security measures to mitigate this threat.

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