What is the severity of CVE-1999-1446?

CVE-1999-1446 is classified as a moderate security vulnerability due to the potential exposure of user browsing history.

How does CVE-1999-1446 affect Internet Explorer 3 users?

CVE-1999-1446 affects Internet Explorer 3 by retaining a history of visited URLs in files that are not cleared even when the user attempts to clear their history.

What steps can be taken to mitigate CVE-1999-1446?

To mitigate CVE-1999-1446, users should manually delete the DAT files from the Temporary Internet Files and History folders.

Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-1446?

There is no official patch available for CVE-1999-1446 since Internet Explorer 3 is an obsolete version of the browser.

What should I do if I am still using Internet Explorer 3 in light of CVE-1999-1446?

If using Internet Explorer 3, it is highly recommended to upgrade to a modern web browser to avoid security vulnerabilities like CVE-1999-1446.

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CVE-1999-1446

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

5/8/1997

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1446

First published: Tue Aug 05 1997(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 3 records a history of all URL's that are visited by a user in DAT files located in the Temporary Internet Files and History folders, which are not cleared when the user selects the "Clear History" option, and are not visible when the user browses the folders because of tailored displays.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1446?
CVE-1999-1446 is classified as a moderate security vulnerability due to the potential exposure of user browsing history.
How does CVE-1999-1446 affect Internet Explorer 3 users?
CVE-1999-1446 affects Internet Explorer 3 by retaining a history of visited URLs in files that are not cleared even when the user attempts to clear their history.
What steps can be taken to mitigate CVE-1999-1446?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1446, users should manually delete the DAT files from the Temporary Internet Files and History folders.
Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-1446?
There is no official patch available for CVE-1999-1446 since Internet Explorer 3 is an obsolete version of the browser.
What should I do if I am still using Internet Explorer 3 in light of CVE-1999-1446?
If using Internet Explorer 3, it is highly recommended to upgrade to a modern web browser to avoid security vulnerabilities like CVE-1999-1446.

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