What is the severity of CVE-2000-0465?

CVE-2000-0465 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive client files.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0465?

To fix CVE-2000-0465, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer that is not vulnerable to this issue.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2000-0465?

CVE-2000-0465 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.01, and the 5.5 preview.

What type of attack does CVE-2000-0465 allow?

CVE-2000-0465 allows remote attackers to read client files through improper frame domain verification.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0465?

A recommended workaround for CVE-2000-0465 is to avoid using vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer and to utilize other web browsers.

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CVE-2000-0465

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

17/5/2000

12/7/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-2000-0465

First published: Wed May 17 2000(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x does not properly verify the domain of a frame within a browser window, which allows a remote attacker to read client files via the frame, aka the "Frame Domain Verification" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=4.0
Internet Explorer	=5.0
Internet Explorer	=5.01
Internet Explorer	=5.5-preview

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What is the severity of CVE-2000-0465?
CVE-2000-0465 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive client files.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0465?
To fix CVE-2000-0465, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer that is not vulnerable to this issue.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2000-0465?
CVE-2000-0465 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.01, and the 5.5 preview.
What type of attack does CVE-2000-0465 allow?
CVE-2000-0465 allows remote attackers to read client files through improper frame domain verification.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0465?
A recommended workaround for CVE-2000-0465 is to avoid using vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer and to utilize other web browsers.

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