CVE-2000-0518
CVE-2000-0518 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Ie
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x does not properly verify all contents of an SSL certificate if a connection is made to the server via an image or a frame, aka one of two different "SSL Certificate Validation" vulnerabilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0518?
- Internet Explorer 4.x and 5.x does not properly verify all contents of an SSL certificate if a connection is made to the server via an image or a frame, aka one of two different "SSL Certificate Validation" vulnerabilities.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0518?
- CVE-2000-0518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0518 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0518?
- CVE-2000-0518 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0518?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-0518 published?
- CVE-2000-0518 was published on 2000-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.acrossecurity.com/aspr/ASPR-1999-12-15-1-PUB.txt
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-10.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1309
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-039
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4624
Affected products (14)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:4.0:*:windows_98:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:4.0:*:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:4.0.1:*:windows_95:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:4.0.1:*:windows_98:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:4.0.1:*:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5:*:windows_nt_4.0:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0:*:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0:*:windows_95:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0:*:windows_98:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0.1:*:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0.1:*:windows_95:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0.1:*:windows_98:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:5.0.1:*:windows_nt_4.0:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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