CVE-1999-1472
First published: Fri Dec 31 1999(Updated: )
Internet Explorer 4.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary text and HTML files on the user's machine via a small IFRAME that uses Dynamic HTML (DHTML) to send the data to the attacker, aka the Freiburg text-viewing issue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.insecure.org/sploits/Internet_explorer_4.0.hack.html
- http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q176/7/94.asp
- http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q176/6/97.asp
- http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/ie/security/freiburg.asp
- http://www.osvdb.org/7819
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87710897923098&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/587
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1472?
CVE-1999-1472 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to access sensitive files on a user's machine.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1472?
To fix CVE-1999-1472, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Internet Explorer or apply available patches from Microsoft.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-1472 enable?
CVE-1999-1472 enables remote attackers to exploit Dynamic HTML to read arbitrary files on the victim's machine.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-1999-1472?
CVE-1999-1472 specifically affects Internet Explorer version 4.0.
Can CVE-1999-1472 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-1999-1472 can be exploited remotely without requiring any user interaction.
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