CVE-2000-0519
First published: Mon Jun 05 2000(Updated: )
Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x does not properly re-validate an SSL certificate if the user establishes a new SSL session with the same server during the same Internet Explorer session, 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 | =5.0 | |
| 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 | |
| Internet Explorer | =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0519?
CVE-2000-0519 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass SSL certificate validation.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0519?
To address CVE-2000-0519, you should upgrade to a newer, supported version of Internet Explorer that properly handles SSL certificate validation.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2000-0519?
CVE-2000-0519 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.x and 5.x on various Windows operating systems including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000.
What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2000-0519?
Exploitation of CVE-2000-0519 could allow a malicious server to present an invalid SSL certificate after a valid session has already been established.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2000-0519?
As a workaround for CVE-2000-0519, users can use alternative browsers that do not have this vulnerability until they can update Internet Explorer.
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