CVE-2000-0156: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Feb 16, 2000
·Updated
Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x allows remote web servers to access files on the client that are outside of its security domain, aka the "Image Source Redirect" vulnerability.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0
Event History
Feb 16, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 22, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0156?
CVE-2000-0156 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0156?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0156, upgrade to a later, secure version of Internet Explorer.
3
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2000-0156?
CVE-2000-0156 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 5.0, and 5.01.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2000-0156?
CVE-2000-0156 is associated with remote attacks that exploit the "Image Source Redirect" vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2000-0156 lead to unauthorized file access?
Yes, CVE-2000-0156 can allow remote web servers to access files on the client outside of its security domain.