CVE-1999-0487

Summary

CVE-1999-0487 is a vulnerability affecting the DHTML Edit ActiveX control in early versions of Internet Explorer. An attacker can exploit this weakness to read arbitrary files on the targeted system. This issue represents a significant risk as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially leading to privacy breaches or data theft. The vulnerability exists due to inadequate input validation and access control checks within the control. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended that users upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or disable the DHTML Edit ActiveX control until a patch is available.

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