Microsoft Untrusted Script Paste fix for Internet Explorer 4.01

fixes a security vulnerability involving scripted pastes in Internet Explorer 4.01.

Operating system

Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11

File size

2 MB

License

Freeware

Last updated

Feb 24, 2025

235 downloads·375 page views

Overview

What is Microsoft Untrusted Script Paste fix for Internet Explorer 4.01?

fixes a security vulnerability involving scripted pastes in Internet Explorer 4.01.

In depth

A closer look at Microsoft Untrusted Script Paste fix for Internet Explorer 4.01

The "Untrusted Scripted Paste" issue involves a vulnerability in Internet Explorer that could allow a malicious hacker to circumvent certain Internet Explorer security safeguards. This vulnerability makes it possible for a malicious Web site operator to read the contents of a file on the user's computer if the hacker knows the exact name and path of the targeted file. This could also be used to view the contents of a file on the user's network to which the user has access, and whose direct path name is known by the attacker.

Verdict

Should you download Microsoft Untrusted Script Paste fix for Internet Explorer 4.01?

Microsoft Untrusted Script Paste fix for Internet Explorer 4.01 runs on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11 and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 2 MB. We’ve catalogued it under Browsers.

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