CVE-1999-0465

Summary

CVE-1999-0465 is a vulnerability affecting both Lynx and Internet Explorer web browsers. Malicious IMG tags with unusually large width parameters can cause these browsers to crash, potentially leading to denial-of-service attacks or other security issues. This issue was identified over two decades ago and has since been mitigated in later versions of the affected browsers. However, older systems may still be vulnerable, making it essential for organizations to ensure their web browsers are up-to-date to minimize the risk of exploitation.

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