CVE-2000-0266
Overview
CVE-2000-0266 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on April 18, 2000.
Technical Description
Internet Explorer 5.01 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross frame security policy via a malicious applet that interacts with the Java JSObject to modify the DOM properties to set the IFRAME to an arbitrary Javascript URL.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0266?
CVE-2000-0266 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on April 18, 2000.
How severe is CVE-2000-0266?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0266?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-0266?
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