CVE-1999-0331: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 1, 1998
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 4.0(1).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=3.0.2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Internet Explorer 4.0(1) from your environment.

    Uninstall or disable Internet Explorer 4.0(1) on affected systems until a vendor patch or fixed version is made available.

  2. Compensating control

    Mitigate exploitation until a patch is available by preventing execution or use of Internet Explorer 4.0(1) (for example via application whitelisting / software restriction policies) and/or restrict network access to systems running the affected version.

Event History

Jan 1, 1998
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0331?

CVE-1999-0331 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0331?

To fix CVE-1999-0331, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer that addresses this buffer overflow issue.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0331?

CVE-1999-0331 affects Internet Explorer versions 3.0.2, 4.0, and 4.0.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0331?

CVE-1999-0331 is a buffer overflow vulnerability which can lead to unauthorized access or denial of service.

5

Can CVE-1999-0331 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0331 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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