CVE-1999-0488: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0.1-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0
Event History
Apr 21, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
What type of attacks can CVE-1999-0488 enable?
CVE-1999-0488 can enable various remote attacks including unauthorized script execution and data manipulation.