CVE-1999-1446
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk78th percentile — higher than 78% of all known CVEs
Summary
Internet Explorer 3 records a history of all URLs visited by a user in DAT files located in the Temporary Internet Files and History folders. These files are not cleared when the 'Clear History' option is selected and are not visible when browsing the folders due to tailored displays.
Risk Assessment
Uncleared history files may lead to the exposure of the user's private information, posing a risk to privacy and data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the browser to a newer version that improves history management and provides better privacy protections.
Original NVD description (English source)
Internet Explorer 3 records a history of all URL's that are visited by a user in DAT files located in the Temporary Internet Files and History folders, which are not cleared when the user selects the "Clear History" option, and are not visible when the user browses the folders because of tailored displays.