CVE-2000-0160

High CVSS 7.6

Published 2000-02-21 · last changed 2026-06-16

The fix

We hold no Microsoft remediation data for CVE-2000-0160, which normally means it is not a Windows CVE. For non-Microsoft software the fix is the vendor's own updated release, and the affected versions are listed below.

What it is

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.

Sources

NVD record for CVE-2000-0160

CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C