What is the severity of CVE-1999-0487?

CVE-1999-0487 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from a victim's system.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0487?

To fix CVE-1999-0487, users should update their Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-1999-0487?

CVE-1999-0487 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0 and 5.0.

Can CVE-1999-0487 allow for data theft?

Yes, CVE-1999-0487 can potentially be exploited to steal sensitive data from users by reading arbitrary files.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0487?

A workaround for CVE-1999-0487 involves disabling ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer until a patch is applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0487

low

2.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/5/1999

29/9/1999

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0487

First published: Sat May 01 1999(Updated: )

The DHTML Edit ActiveX control in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=4.0
Internet Explorer	=5.0

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Reference Links

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0487?
CVE-1999-0487 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from a victim's system.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0487?
To fix CVE-1999-0487, users should update their Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-1999-0487?
CVE-1999-0487 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0 and 5.0.
Can CVE-1999-0487 allow for data theft?
Yes, CVE-1999-0487 can potentially be exploited to steal sensitive data from users by reading arbitrary files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0487?
A workaround for CVE-1999-0487 involves disabling ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer until a patch is applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0487?
CVE-1999-0487 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from a victim's system.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0487?
To fix CVE-1999-0487, users should update their Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-1999-0487?
CVE-1999-0487 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0 and 5.0.
Can CVE-1999-0487 allow for data theft?
Yes, CVE-1999-0487 can potentially be exploited to steal sensitive data from users by reading arbitrary files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0487?
A workaround for CVE-1999-0487 involves disabling ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer until a patch is applied.