CVE-2000-0464: Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the ActiveX
Summary
Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the ActiveX parameter parsing capability, aka the "Malformed Component Attribute" vulnerability.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:31:02.545Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
References
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=261257
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1223
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-033
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=261257
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1223
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-033