The Microsoft Active Setup ActiveX component in Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x allows a remote attacker to install software components without prompting the user by stating that the software's manufacturer is Microsoft.

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

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Updated: 2024-08-08T05:05:53.966Z

Reserved: 2000-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2000-0160

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2000-02-21T05:00:00.000

Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193

Link: CVE-2000-0160

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