What is the severity of CVE-1999-0802?

CVE-1999-0802 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0802?

To fix CVE-1999-0802, upgrade Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected, as there are no patches available for version 5.0.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0802?

CVE-1999-0802 affects users of Internet Explorer version 5.0.

What exploit methods are associated with CVE-1999-0802?

CVE-1999-0802 can be exploited via a malformed Favorites icon that triggers a buffer overflow.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0802?

The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0802 include unauthorized command execution and system compromise.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0802

high

7.6

CWE

119

27/5/1999

4/1/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0802: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu May 27 1999(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 5 allows remote attackers to execute commands via a malformed Favorites icon.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0802?
CVE-1999-0802 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0802?
To fix CVE-1999-0802, upgrade Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected, as there are no patches available for version 5.0.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0802?
CVE-1999-0802 affects users of Internet Explorer version 5.0.
What exploit methods are associated with CVE-1999-0802?
CVE-1999-0802 can be exploited via a malformed Favorites icon that triggers a buffer overflow.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0802?
The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0802 include unauthorized command execution and system compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0802?
CVE-1999-0802 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0802?
To fix CVE-1999-0802, upgrade Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected, as there are no patches available for version 5.0.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0802?
CVE-1999-0802 affects users of Internet Explorer version 5.0.
What exploit methods are associated with CVE-1999-0802?
CVE-1999-0802 can be exploited via a malformed Favorites icon that triggers a buffer overflow.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-1999-0802?
The potential impacts of CVE-1999-0802 include unauthorized command execution and system compromise.