CVE-1999-0858: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 1999
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Updated

Internet Explorer 5 allows a remote attacker to modify the IE client's proxy configuration via a malicious Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable WPAD / automatic proxy detection in Internet Explorer's LAN/proxy settings to prevent proxy configuration changes via a malicious WPAD server.

    Internet Explorer Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) / automatic proxy detection = disabled
  2. Compensating control

    Block or restrict WPAD servers and WPAD responses on the network using network controls (firewall, ACLs, or equivalent) to prevent clients from receiving proxy configuration from untrusted WPAD servers.

Event History

Dec 2, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 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-1999-0858?

CVE-1999-0858 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to manipulate proxy settings.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0858?

To fix CVE-1999-0858, it is recommended to upgrade Internet Explorer to a later version or apply relevant security patches.

3

What type of attack is described in CVE-1999-0858?

CVE-1999-0858 describes a remote code execution attack that targets Internet Explorer's proxy configuration via a malicious WPAD server.

4

Which version of Internet Explorer is affected by CVE-1999-0858?

CVE-1999-0858 specifically affects Internet Explorer version 5.0.

5

What can be exploited through CVE-1999-0858?

CVE-1999-0858 can be exploited to redirect a user's network traffic by modifying the proxy configuration.

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