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CVE-1999-0489

First published: Mon May 17 1999(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.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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