CVE-1999-0981: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-0981: Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and us...

Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and use a server-side redirect to access local files via that window, aka "Server-side Page Reference Redirect."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 16:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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A very old flaw in Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier let a malicious website trick the browser into opening and reading files stored on the visitor's own computer. Microsoft addressed it in bulletin MS99-050 in 1999. It matters today only if legacy systems still run these ancient IE versions. Effectively none in modern estates. Exposure exists only where Internet Explorer 5.01 or earlier is still deployed, typically on unmaintained legacy Windows hosts, air-gapped OT/ICS jump boxes, or archival workstations. Very low priority for modern environments. Track only as part of legacy-system decommissioning; no emergency action is warranted based on the cited sources. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft bulletin MS99-050 on any legacy host still running IE 5.x.; Retire Internet Explorer and migrate users to a supported modern browser.; Restrict legacy browsers from reaching untrusted internet content via proxy or firewall rules..

Prepared: Jul 12, 2026, 06:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 4, 2000, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS99-050CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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