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CVE-1999-0981

UnknownEPSS 13.11%

Last modified

CVE-1999-0981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and use a server-side redirect to access local files via that window, aka "Server-side Page Reference Redirect.". EPSS estimates a 13.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and use a server-side redirect to access local files via that window, aka "Server-side Page Reference Redirect."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
13.11%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer<= 5.01
MicrosoftInternet Explorer4.0.1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-0981?
Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and use a server-side redirect to access local files via that window, aka "Server-side Page Reference Redirect."
How severe is CVE-1999-0981?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0981 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0981?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST