CVE-1999-0891

Summary

CVE-1999-0891 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 5's "download behavior." An attacker can exploit this issue by redirecting a user to a malicious server, enabling the attacker to read arbitrary files on the user's system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it bypasses the user's control and can lead to the exposure of sensitive information. The exploit is server-side, meaning the attacker does not need any user interaction, making it particularly dangerous. Users are advised to update their browsers as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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