CVE-2000-0464

Summary

CVE-2000-0464 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x. Maliciously crafted ActiveX components can trigger a buffer overflow during parameter parsing, leading to arbitrary code execution. This issue, also known as the "Malformed Component Attribute" vulnerability, poses a significant risk as it enables remote attackers to execute commands on the targeted system. Successful exploitation could result in data theft, unauthorized system access, or even complete system takeover. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed over two decades ago, making it a historical cybersecurity concern.

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