CVE-1999-1094 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.01 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by supplying an excessively long URL utilizing the "mk:" protocol. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with no authentication, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation is indicated, and community discussion is minimal, the potential impact remains significant for unpatched, legacy systems.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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