Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x Active Setup ActiveX privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component Active Setup ActiveX. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2000-0160. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x (Web Browser). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Active Setup ActiveX. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was released 02/21/2000 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0160. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4035) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4219†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-15334. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/23/2014 +3708 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0160 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0160
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15336
X-Force: 4035
SecurityFocus: 999
Vulnerability Center: 4219 - [MS00-042] Microsoft Internet Explorer Active Setup ActiveX Unnotified Component Installation, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 17:44
Updated: 04/20/2026 20:59
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:44 (40), 04/07/2017 12:06 (16), 10/08/2020 09:16 (1), 10/08/2020 09:19 (1), 04/20/2026 20:59 (18)
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