CVE-2000-0160

Summary

CVE-2000-0160 is a vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Active Setup ActiveX component in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x. malicious actors can exploit this weakness to install software components on a victim's system without user consent, falsely claiming that Microsoft is the software manufacturer. This poses a significant risk, as unsuspecting users may inadvertently allow the installation of potentially harmful software. The vulnerability existed due to insufficient security checks during the installation process. This issue was addressed in later versions of Internet Explorer.

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