CVE-1999-0468

Summary

CVE-1999-0468 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 5.0. This issue allows a remote server to access arbitrary files on an affected system through the Microsoft Scriptlet Component, posing a significant risk of data theft and unauthorized system access. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to visit a malicious website, resulting in the execution of malicious code and the exposure of sensitive files. Users running Internet Explorer 5.0 are strongly advised to install available patches or upgrade to a more secure browser version to mitigate the risk.

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