CVE-1999-1453

CVSS 2.0 Score 2.6 of 10 (low)

Confidentiality partial
Integrity none
Availability none

Details

Published Feb 2, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-1453 is a vulnerability affected Internet Explorer 4 users. Malicious websites can manipulate the Internet WebBrowser ActiveX object to unauthorizedly access the clipboard contents, posing a significant privacy risk. Attackers could potentially steal sensitive information such as passwords and login credentials. This issue underscores the importance of web security and keeping software up to date. Users of Internet Explorer 4 are advised to apply available patches or consider upgrading to a more secure browser.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft