CVE-2000-0596
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CVE-2000-0596 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.x does not warn a user before opening a Microsoft Access database file that is referenced within ActiveX OBJECT tags in an HTML document, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, aka the "IE Script" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 24.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Internet Explorer 5.x does not warn a user before opening a Microsoft Access database file that is referenced within ActiveX OBJECT tags in an HTML document, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, aka the "IE Script" vulnerability.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 4.0.1 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5 | — |
References
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-16.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-16.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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