CVE-2000-0162

Summary

CVE-2000-0162 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x. An attacker can exploit this issue by crafting a malicious Java applet, which then escapes the Java sandbox and permits unauthorized file reading within the Microsoft Virtual Machine. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows an attacker to access sensitive data on the compromised system. The potential impact includes data theft, system compromise, and other malicious activities. Users are advised to update their Internet Explorer software to mitigate this vulnerability.

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