CVE-2000-0419

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published May 11, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0419 is a vulnerability in the Office 2000 UA ActiveX Control. This control, which is marked as "safe for scripting," contains a weakness in its "Show Me" function found in Office Help. Malicious actors can exploit this issue to conduct unauthorized activities remotely, making it crucial for users to apply the available patch as soon as possible. This vulnerability, also known as the "Office 2000 UA Control" issue, poses a significant risk to system security.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft Office Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Office Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Office Outlook

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft