CVE-2000-0662: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Jul 14, 2000
·Updated
Internet Explorer 5.x and Microsoft Outlook allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by redirecting the contents of an IFRAME using the DHTML Edit Control (DHTMLED).
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Event History
Jul 14, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
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-2000-0662?
CVE-2000-0662 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for file reading by remote attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0662?
To fix CVE-2000-0662, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2000-0662?
CVE-2000-0662 affects Internet Explorer 5.01 and 5.5.
4
Can CVE-2000-0662 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0662 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files.
5
Does CVE-2000-0662 affect Microsoft Outlook?
Yes, CVE-2000-0662 can also affect Microsoft Outlook when used in conjunction with Internet Explorer.