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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Mar 1, 2000· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0201

CVE-2000-0201

Description

The window.showHelp() method in Internet Explorer 5.x does not restrict HTML help files (.chm) to be executed from the local host, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via Microsoft Networking.

Affected products

3
  • Microsoft/Internet Explorer3 versions
    cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
    • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • (no CPE)range: 5.x

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

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