CVE-2000-0061

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 7, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0061 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 5, where the security zone for a document is not modified until after it has been loaded. This issue exposes users to remote attacks, as malicious JavaScript code can be executed in a different security context during the document loading process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or take control of the affected system. Users are advised to update their Internet Explorer browsers to a more secure version or apply relevant patches to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft