CVE-1999-1087 | Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0/4.0.1 Dotless IP Address URL privileges management (MS98-016 / XFDB-2209)
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0/4.0.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Dotless IP Address Handler. Such manipulation as part of URL leads to improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-1999-1087. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.