CVE-2000-0162
CVSS 2.0 Score 5.1 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Feb 18, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-2000-0162 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x. It permits a remote attacker to bypass the Java sandbox and read files on the targeted system. This is accomplished through a malicious Java applet that exploits a flaw in the Microsoft virtual machine component of the browser. The vulnerability, also known as the "VM File Reading" issue, poses a significant risk to users who visit malicious websites or open untrusted email attachments.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft