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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 t…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5 / Outlook 98 - 'window.open' Redirect1999-11-04 · remote · windows · Verified
Impact
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."
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | through 5.01 Versions 4.0.1, 5.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ246094
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-050
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ246094
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-050