CVE-1999-1473

Published Dec 31, 1999 microsoft

Overview

CVE-1999-1473 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on December 31, 1999.

Technical Description

When a Web site redirects the browser to another site, Internet Explorer 3.02 and 4.0 automatically resends authentication information to the second site, aka the "Page Redirect Issue."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q176/6/97.asp Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/7426.php Ref www.osvdb.org/7818 Ref support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q176/6/97.asp Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/7426.php Ref www.osvdb.org/7818

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1473?

CVE-1999-1473 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on December 31, 1999.

How severe is CVE-1999-1473?

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