What is the severity of CVE-1999-0468?

CVE-1999-0468 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote file access.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0468?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0468, it is recommended to update to a secure version of Internet Explorer or apply any relevant security patches.

What does CVE-1999-0468 exploit?

CVE-1999-0468 exploits the Microsoft Scriptlet Component in Internet Explorer 5.0 to read arbitrary files on a user's system.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0468?

Users of Internet Explorer 5.0 are primarily affected by CVE-1999-0468.

Is CVE-1999-0468 still a threat today?

While CVE-1999-0468 is an older vulnerability, outdated systems running Internet Explorer 5.0 could still be at risk if not properly secured.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0468

low

2.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

9/4/1999

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0468

First published: Fri Apr 09 1999(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 5.0 allows a remote server to read arbitrary files on the client's file system using the Microsoft Scriptlet Component.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.0

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Reference Links

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-012

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0468?
CVE-1999-0468 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote file access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0468?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0468, it is recommended to update to a secure version of Internet Explorer or apply any relevant security patches.
What does CVE-1999-0468 exploit?
CVE-1999-0468 exploits the Microsoft Scriptlet Component in Internet Explorer 5.0 to read arbitrary files on a user's system.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0468?
Users of Internet Explorer 5.0 are primarily affected by CVE-1999-0468.
Is CVE-1999-0468 still a threat today?
While CVE-1999-0468 is an older vulnerability, outdated systems running Internet Explorer 5.0 could still be at risk if not properly secured.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0468?
CVE-1999-0468 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote file access.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0468?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0468, it is recommended to update to a secure version of Internet Explorer or apply any relevant security patches.
What does CVE-1999-0468 exploit?
CVE-1999-0468 exploits the Microsoft Scriptlet Component in Internet Explorer 5.0 to read arbitrary files on a user's system.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0468?
Users of Internet Explorer 5.0 are primarily affected by CVE-1999-0468.
Is CVE-1999-0468 still a threat today?
While CVE-1999-0468 is an older vulnerability, outdated systems running Internet Explorer 5.0 could still be at risk if not properly secured.