CVE-2000-0400

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published May 13, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 20

Summary

CVE-2000-0400 is a vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Active Movie ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 5. This issue permits an attacker to trick users into downloading any file type they desire, bypassing the intended restrictions, through malicious email messages or news posts. This poses a significant risk to users, as it can lead to the installation of malware, viruses, or other unwanted software on vulnerable systems.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft