CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0802
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk10.15%
95th percentile - higher than 95% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 5 allows remote attackers to execute commands via a malformed Favorites icon.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially taking control of the user's system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of attack.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 5 allows remote attackers to execute commands via a malformed Favorites icon.