CVE-1999-0347 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can read local files and spoof web pages in Internet Explorer by exploiting a domain spoofing vulnerability in about: URLs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0347?
CVE-1999-0347 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Internet Explorer 4.01 allows remote attackers to read local files and spoof web pages via a "%01" character in an "about:" Javascript URL, which causes Internet Explorer to use the domain specified after the character.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0347?
How do I fix CVE-1999-0347?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0347 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0347 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0347 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mpqm-r86r-845w.