CVE-1999-0871

Summary

CVE-1999-0871 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 4.0 and 4.01, which allows remote attackers to bypass the browser's cross-frame security. This issue enables malicious actors to read files from the target system, posing a significant security risk. The vulnerability, also known as the "Cross Frame Navigate" issue, occurs due to a lack of proper boundary checks in Internet Explorer's handling of frames, allowing an attacker to manipulate the browser and access sensitive data.

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