CVE-1999-0802

HighCVSS 7.6/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 5 allows remote attackers to execute commands via a malformed Favorites icon.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.6/10AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-119

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 27, 1999
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-1999-0802: High severity, CVSS 7.6 | Vulnix