CVE-1999-0424: Low severity Netscape Communicator vulnerability

Published Mar 18, 1999
·
Updated

talkback in Netscape 4.5 allows a local user to overwrite arbitrary files of another user whose Netscape crashes.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Netscape Communicator=4.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Netscape Communicator from your environment.

    Uninstall Netscape Communicator or remove the Talkback component until an official patch or fixed version is available.

  2. Configuration

    Disable the Talkback crash-reporting feature in Netscape Communicator to prevent local users from exploiting the talkback vulnerability.

    Netscape Communicator (talkback) talkback_enabled = false
  3. Compensating control

    Ensure file system permissions prevent local users from writing to other users' files and restrict untrusted local accounts from accessing systems where vulnerable Netscape Communicator installations are present.

Event History

Mar 18, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0424?

CVE-1999-0424 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows local users to overwrite files of other users.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0424?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0424, users should upgrade to a version of Netscape Communicator later than 4.5.

3

Who is affected by CVE-1999-0424?

CVE-1999-0424 affects users of Netscape Communicator version 4.5.

4

Can CVE-1999-0424 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-1999-0424 can only be exploited by local users on the same system.

5

What are the implications of CVE-1999-0424 for user privacy?

CVE-1999-0424 poses a risk to user privacy as it allows arbitrary file overwriting, which could lead to loss of data or unauthorized access.

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