First published: Thu Apr 01 1999(Updated: )
Internet Explorer 5.0 allows window spoofing, allowing a remote attacker to spoof a legitimate web site and capture information from the client.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Internet Explorer | =5.0 |
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CVE-1999-0469 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to spoof legitimate websites.
CVE-1999-0469 affects Internet Explorer 5.0 by allowing attackers to spoof windows, capturing sensitive user information.
To mitigate CVE-1999-0469, users should avoid using Internet Explorer 5.0 and upgrade to a newer, supported browser.
While CVE-1999-0469 is an older vulnerability, it remains a threat for any legacy systems still using Internet Explorer 5.0.
An attacker exploiting CVE-1999-0469 could capture various sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and personal data.