Vulnerability Description
The "download behavior" in Internet Explorer 5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a server-side redirect.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ242542
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/k-002.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/37828US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/11274
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/674
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-04
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ242542
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/k-002.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/37828US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/11274
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/674
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-04
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0891?
CVE-1999-0891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The "download behavior" in Internet Explorer 5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a server-side redirect.
How severe is CVE-1999-0891?
CVE-1999-0891 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0891?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.