CVE-1999-0967

Summary

CVE-1999-0967 identifies a buffer overflow vulnerability in the HTML library used by Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and Windows Explorer. This issue arises when processing local resources using the res: local resource protocol. A successful exploit of this vulnerability could result in the execution of arbitrary code or a denial-of-service condition. Users of the affected applications were advised to apply patches or updates as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability was discovered in 1999 and, due to its potential impact, remains a significant concern in cybersecurity history.

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