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CVE-1999-1235

UnknownEPSS 2.73%

Last modified

CVE-1999-1235 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.0 records the username and password for FTP servers in the URL history, which could allow (1) local users to read the information from another user's index.dat, or (2) people who are physically observing ("shoulder surfing") another user to read the information from the status bar when the user moves the mouse over a link.. EPSS estimates a 2.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 5.0 records the username and password for FTP servers in the URL history, which could allow (1) local users to read the information from another user's index.dat, or (2) people who are physically observing ("shoulder surfing") another user to read the information from the status bar when the user moves the mouse over a link.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.73%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1235?
Internet Explorer 5.0 records the username and password for FTP servers in the URL history, which could allow (1) local users to read the information from another user's index.dat, or (2) people who are physically observing ("shoulder surfing") another user to read the information from the status bar when the user moves the mouse over a link.
How severe is CVE-1999-1235?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1235 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1235?
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Source: NVD / NIST