CVE-1999-0465
First published: Fri Jan 01 1999(Updated: )
Remote attackers can crash Lynx and Internet Explorer using an IMG tag with a large width parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Lynx Lynx | ||
| Internet Explorer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0465?
CVE-1999-0465 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash affected software.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0465?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0465, ensure that users are using updated versions of Lynx and Internet Explorer that address this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-1999-0465?
CVE-1999-0465 is associated with denial-of-service attacks, which can cause the affected web browsers to crash.
Which software is affected by CVE-1999-0465?
CVE-1999-0465 affects Lynx and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Can CVE-1999-0465 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0465 can be exploited remotely by submitting specially crafted IMG tags with large width parameters.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/description
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/lynx
- canonical/lynx lynx
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/internet explorer