What is the severity of CVE-1999-0488?

CVE-1999-0488 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0488?

To fix CVE-1999-0488, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer that mitigates this vulnerability.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-1999-0488?

CVE-1999-0488 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.1 SP1, and 5.0.

How does CVE-1999-0488 exploit security in Internet Explorer?

CVE-1999-0488 exploits security by allowing attackers to run scripts in a different security context via malicious URLs.

What type of attacks can CVE-1999-0488 enable?

CVE-1999-0488 can enable various remote attacks including unauthorized script execution and data manipulation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0488

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

21/4/1999

4/2/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0488

First published: Wed Apr 21 1999(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 4.0 and 5.0 allows a remote attacker to execute security scripts in a different security context using malicious URLs, a variant of the "cross frame" vulnerability.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=4.0
Internet Explorer	=4.0.1
Internet Explorer	=4.0.1-sp1
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-1999-0488?
CVE-1999-0488 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0488?
To fix CVE-1999-0488, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer that mitigates this vulnerability.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-1999-0488?
CVE-1999-0488 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.1 SP1, and 5.0.
How does CVE-1999-0488 exploit security in Internet Explorer?
CVE-1999-0488 exploits security by allowing attackers to run scripts in a different security context via malicious URLs.
What type of attacks can CVE-1999-0488 enable?
CVE-1999-0488 can enable various remote attacks including unauthorized script execution and data manipulation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0488?
CVE-1999-0488 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0488?
To fix CVE-1999-0488, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer that mitigates this vulnerability.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-1999-0488?
CVE-1999-0488 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.1 SP1, and 5.0.
How does CVE-1999-0488 exploit security in Internet Explorer?
CVE-1999-0488 exploits security by allowing attackers to run scripts in a different security context via malicious URLs.
What type of attacks can CVE-1999-0488 enable?
CVE-1999-0488 can enable various remote attacks including unauthorized script execution and data manipulation.