PUBLISHED DATE: September 1, 1999CVE-1999-0891:
The "download behavior" in...

Description

The "download behavior" in Internet Explorer 5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a server-side redirect.

Products

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0891, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0891 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/242.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/35.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/77.html
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0891