CVE-1999-1093

Summary

CVE-1999-1093 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Window.External function in Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 and earlier versions of the JScript Scripting Engine. Malicious web pages can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands remotely. The buffer overflow occurs due to insufficient bounds checking, allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious code. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, particularly in enterprise environments, and should be addressed by applying the available patches or upgrading to a secure version of Internet Explorer.

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