CVE-2000-1061
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 4.x |
| Microsoft | Ie | 5.x |
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