CVE-2000-0419

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published May 11, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0419 is a vulnerability affecting the Office 2000 UA ActiveX Control. The control, which is marked as "safe for scripting," contains a flaw in its "Show Me" function within Office Help. Malicious actors can exploit this issue to conduct unauthorized activities remotely, making it essential for users to apply relevant patches promptly to mitigate the risk. This vulnerability, also known as the "Office 2000 UA Control" issue, can lead to potential security breaches if left unaddressed.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft Office Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Office Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Office Outlook

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft