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Vulnerability record · CVE-2000-0160 · published 21 February 2000

CVE-2000-0160: Microsoft ie vulnerability

Microsoft · Ie

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.

7.6 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 9.2% · top 4.8%
7.6CVSS 2.0 base score
9.2%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&date=2000-02-15&msg=20000221103938.T21312%40securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&date=2000-02-15&msg=20000221103938.T21312%40securityfocus.com

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2000-0160), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.