CVE-2000-0419 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute unauthorized code via the Office 2000 UA ActiveX Control's unsafe scripting configuration in Office Help.
- 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-2000-0419?
CVE-2000-0419 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, published on 12 Jul 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 Office 2000 UA ActiveX Control is marked as "safe for scripting," which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via the "Show Me" function in Office Help, aka the "Office 2000 UA Control" vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0419?
It affects 10 products.
Products include Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Frontpage, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Photodraw 2000 and 4 more.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0419?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0419 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0419 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0419 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g5jc-xm45-6763.