CVE-2000-0518
First published: Mon Jun 05 2000(Updated: )
Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x does not properly verify all contents of an SSL certificate if a connection is made to the server via an image or a frame, aka one of two different "SSL Certificate Validation" vulnerabilities.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0518?
CVE-2000-0518 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper SSL certificate validation.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0518?
To fix CVE-2000-0518, upgrade to a supported version of Internet Explorer that properly validates SSL certificates.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2000-0518?
CVE-2000-0518 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.x and 5.x on various Windows operating systems.
What type of attacks are possible due to CVE-2000-0518?
CVGE-2000-0518 can allow attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by exploiting improper SSL certificate validation.
Is CVE-2000-0518 still a threat today?
CVE-2000-0518 is largely mitigated in modern browsers, but older systems running affected versions remain vulnerable.
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