CVE-1999-0489: Critical severity Microsoft Windows NT vulnerability

Published May 17, 1999
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Updated

MSHTML.DLL in Internet Explorer 5.0 allows a remote attacker to paste a file name into the file upload intrinsic control, a variant of "untrusted scripted paste" as described in MS:MS98-013.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSHTML.DLL) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch MS98-013

Event History

May 17, 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-1999-0489?

CVE-1999-0489 has a severity rating that suggests a potential for significant impact on the security of affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0489?

To fix CVE-1999-0489, users should update to a more secure version of Internet Explorer that does not contain this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-1999-0489?

CVE-1999-0489 specifically affects Internet Explorer 5.0 on Windows NT 4.0.

4

What type of attack is described in CVE-1999-0489?

CVE-1999-0489 describes an attack that allows a remote attacker to exploit a vulnerability in a file upload control through untrusted scripted paste.

5

Can CVE-1999-0489 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0489 can be exploited remotely by an attacker under certain conditions.

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