CVE-1999-0802

Summary

CVE-1999-0802 is a significant vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 5. Hackers can exploit this buffer overflow issue by crafting a malformed Favorites icon. Upon opening the icon, remote attackers are granted the ability to execute commands on the affected system, posing a serious threat to confidentiality and integrity of data. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping software up-to-date and exercising caution when handling unverified files.

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