CVE-1999-1110 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Windows Media Player ActiveX object as used in Internet Explorer 5.0 returns a specific error code when a file does not exist, which allows remote malicious web sites to determine the existence of files on the client.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34675ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/793ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/34675ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/793ExploitPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1110?

CVE-1999-1110 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Windows Media Player ActiveX object as used in Internet Explorer 5.0 returns a specific error code when a file does not exist, which allows remote malicious web sites to determine the existence of fil...

How severe is CVE-1999-1110?

CVE-1999-1110 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-1999-1110?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.