CVE-1999-0876: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 4, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 4.0 via EMBED tag.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Microsoft ie=3.0
Microsoft ie=3.1
Microsoft ie=4.0-a
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.1
Event History
Jan 4, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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-1999-0876?
CVE-1999-0876 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its buffer overflow exploit in Internet Explorer.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0876?
To fix CVE-1999-0876, users should upgrade to a patched version of Internet Explorer that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-1999-0876?
CVE-1999-0876 affects Internet Explorer versions 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, and 4.1 on various platforms.
4
What exploits can be used with CVE-1999-0876?
An attacker can exploit CVE-1999-0876 to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious EMBED tag.
5
Is CVE-1999-0876 still a threat today?
While CVE-1999-0876 is an older vulnerability, systems using the affected versions of Internet Explorer remain at risk if not updated.