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CVE-1999-0031

First published: Tue Jul 08 1997(Updated: )

JavaScript in Internet Explorer 3.x and 4.x, and Netscape 2.x, 3.x and 4.x, allows remote attackers to monitor a user's web activities, aka the Bell Labs vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Netscape Communicator=2.0
Netscape Communicator=3.0
Netscape Communicator=4.0
Internet Explorer=3.0
Internet Explorer=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0031?

    CVE-1999-0031 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to monitor user web activities.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0031?

    To fix CVE-1999-0031, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of browsers that do not have this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-1999-0031?

    CVE-1999-0031 affects Internet Explorer versions 3.0 and 4.0 as well as Netscape Communicator versions 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-1999-0031 facilitate?

    CVE-1999-0031 facilitates an attack that allows remote attackers to monitor a user's web activities.

  • When was CVE-1999-0031 discovered?

    CVE-1999-0031 was discovered in 1999, during a time when web browsers were becoming widely used.

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