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CVE-2000-1061

UnknownEPSS 10.46%

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CVE-2000-1061 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x allows an unsigned applet to create and use ActiveX controls, which allows a remote attacker to bypass Internet Explorer's security settings and execute arbitrary commands via a malicious web page or email, aka the "Microsoft VM ActiveX Component" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 10.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x allows an unsigned applet to create and use ActiveX controls, which allows a remote attacker to bypass Internet Explorer's security settings and execute arbitrary commands via a malicious web page or email, aka the "Microsoft VM ActiveX Component" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
10.46%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftIe4.x
MicrosoftIe5.x

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-1061?
Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x allows an unsigned applet to create and use ActiveX controls, which allows a remote attacker to bypass Internet Explorer's security settings and execute arbitrary commands via a malicious web page or email, aka the "Microsoft VM ActiveX Component" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2000-1061?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-1061 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1061?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST