CVE-2000-0767: Low severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2000
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5

Remediation

Event History

Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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