CVE-1999-0981: Internet Explorer 5.01 and earlier allows a remote attacker to create a reference to a client window and use a server-si
Summary
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."
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:51.968Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ246094
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-050
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ246094
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/1999/ms99-050