CVE-2000-0400

Summary

CVE-2000-0400 is a vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Active Movie ActiveX Control in Internet Explorer 5. This issue permits the download of any file type to a user's system, despite restrictions, by an attacker who can embed the file within an email message or news post. This poses a significant security risk as users may unknowingly download malicious files, leading to potential system compromise. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking users into clicking a specially crafted link or opening a malicious email attachment. This vulnerability highlights the importance of email security and the need for restrictive file download policies in web browsers.

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