CVE-2000-0464

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.6 of 10 (high)

Details

Published May 17, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0464 refers to a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x, where the ActiveX parameter parsing capability is susceptible to a buffer overflow attack. This issue enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, making it a significant security risk. The flaw, also known as the "Malformed Component Attribute" vulnerability, was discovered in the early 2000s and affected millions of users, highlighting the importance of timely software updates.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft