Security readout for executives and security teams
This old Internet Explorer issue could let a malicious website read files from a user’s computer by abusing cross-frame browser security. It matters mainly where Internet Explorer 4.0 or 4.01 still exists in legacy systems. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy endpoints, embedded systems, lab environments, or archived virtual machines that still run Internet Explorer 4.0 or 4.01. Modern browsers are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Low for typical modern environments, but immediate for any business process still dependent on Internet Explorer 4.0 or 4.01. The business risk is legacy exposure rather than broad current-world attack surface. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove Internet Explorer 4.0 or 4.01 where present.; Apply Microsoft MS98-013 guidance for any confirmed affected legacy systems.; Replace dependent legacy workflows with supported browser or application paths..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ie-crossframe-file-read(3668)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- MS98-013CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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