CVE-1999-0488

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Apr 21, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0488 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 4.0 and 5.0. Malicious URLs can exploit this issue, enabling a remote attacker to execute security scripts in a different security context. This is a type of "cross frame" vulnerability where an attacker can bypass the security restrictions of one frame or document to access or manipulate data in another. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities. Users are advised to update their browsers or apply relevant patches to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft