CVE-1999-0425: Medium severity Netscape Communicator vulnerability
talkback in Netscape 4.5 allows a local user to kill an arbitrary process of another user whose Netscape crashes.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
Netscape Communicator (talkback)from your environment.Disable or uninstall the 'talkback' component in Netscape Communicator 4.5, or do not run Netscape Communicator 4.5 until a vendor-supplied fix is available.
- Compensating control
Restrict or block untrusted local user access to systems running Netscape Communicator 4.5 (use OS-level account restrictions, filesystem permissions, or host access controls) to prevent local users from being able to interact with or send signals to other users' processes.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0425?
CVE-1999-0425 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user privacy and system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0425?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0425, users should upgrade to a later version of Netscape or disable the talkback feature.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-0425?
CVE-1999-0425 primarily affects local users of Netscape Communicator 4.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0425?
CVE-1999-0425 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows a user to terminate other users' processes.
Is CVE-1999-0425 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-0425 is an older vulnerability, it highlights important security considerations for old software still in use.