CVE-1999-0031: Low severity Netscape Communicator vulnerability
Published Jul 8, 1997
·Updated
JavaScript in Internet Explorer 3.x and 4.x, and Netscape 2.x, 3.x and 4.x, allows remote attackers to monitor a user's web activities, aka the Bell Labs vulnerability.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Netscape Communicator=2.0
Netscape Communicator=3.0
Netscape Communicator=4.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=3.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0
Event History
Jul 8, 1997
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 2, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-1999-0031?
CVE-1999-0031 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to monitor user web activities.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-0031?
To fix CVE-1999-0031, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of browsers that do not have this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-1999-0031?
CVE-1999-0031 affects Internet Explorer versions 3.0 and 4.0 as well as Netscape Communicator versions 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0.
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What type of attack does CVE-1999-0031 facilitate?
CVE-1999-0031 facilitates an attack that allows remote attackers to monitor a user's web activities.
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When was CVE-1999-0031 discovered?
CVE-1999-0031 was discovered in 1999, during a time when web browsers were becoming widely used.