CVE-2000-0160 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass security prompts to install software by spoofing Microsoft as the manufacturer in Internet Explorer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0160?
CVE-2000-0160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, published on 23 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Microsoft Active Setup ActiveX component in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x allows a remote attacker to install software components without prompting the user by stating that the software's manufacturer is Microsoft.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0160?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0160?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0160 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0160 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xwwx-jfc6-33fv.