What is the severity of CVE-2000-0767?

CVE-2000-0767 has a severity rating that indicates a medium risk due to the potential for unauthorized file access.

How does CVE-2000-0767 affect affected software?

CVE-2000-0767 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.x and 5.x, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the user's system.

What can be done to mitigate CVE-2000-0767?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0767, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2000-0767 a known vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2000-0767 is a well-documented vulnerability that has been recognized for its potential impact on file security.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2000-0767?

CVE-2000-0767 can be exploited through specially crafted web pages that invoke the vulnerable ActiveX control to access local files.

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CVE-2000-0767

low

2.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

13/10/2000

8/8/2024

CVE-2000-0767

First published: Fri Oct 13 2000(Updated: )

The ActiveX control for invoking a scriptlet in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x renders arbitrary file types instead of HTML, which allows an attacker to read arbitrary files, aka the "Scriptlet Rendering" vulnerability.

Credit: 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

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1564

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0767?
CVE-2000-0767 has a severity rating that indicates a medium risk due to the potential for unauthorized file access.
How does CVE-2000-0767 affect affected software?
CVE-2000-0767 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.x and 5.x, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the user's system.
What can be done to mitigate CVE-2000-0767?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0767, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2000-0767 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2000-0767 is a well-documented vulnerability that has been recognized for its potential impact on file security.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2000-0767?
CVE-2000-0767 can be exploited through specially crafted web pages that invoke the vulnerable ActiveX control to access local files.

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