CVE-2000-0162

Summary

CVE-2000-0162 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x, where a remote attacker can exploit the Microsoft virtual machine (VM) to read files. This issue arises due to a Java applet escaping the VM's sandbox. The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive data on the targeted system. The Java applet serves as the attack vector, enabling malicious actors to bypass the VM's intended security restrictions. This issue was a major concern during its active period and required prompt patching to mitigate the associated risks.

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