CVE-1999-1446

CVSS 2.0 Score 2.1 of 10 (low)

Details

Published Aug 5, 1997
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1446 refers to a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 3 where the browser fails to adequately clear user history. Despite users selecting the "Clear History" option, DAT files containing a record of all visited URLs in the Temporary Internet Files and History folders persist. These files are not visible during regular browsing due to tailored folder displays.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft