What is the severity of CVE-1999-1262?

CVE-1999-1262 is classified with a moderate severity level due to the potential for unauthorized access by remote attackers.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1262?

To remediate CVE-1999-1262, users should update to a patched version of Netscape Communicator that corrects the applet security flaw.

Which versions of Netscape Communicator are affected by CVE-1999-1262?

CVE-1999-1262 affects Netscape Communicator versions 4.01, 4.05, 4.06, 4.07, and 4.08.

What risk does CVE-1999-1262 pose to my system?

CVE-1999-1262 allows applets to connect to unauthorized hosts, which can lead to data breaches or system compromises.

Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1262 until I can apply a patch?

Disabling Java applets or restricting applet usage in Netscape Communicator can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-1999-1262.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-1262

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/8/1997

9/3/2002

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1262

First published: Fri Aug 01 1997(Updated: )

Java in Netscape 4.5 does not properly restrict applets from connecting to other hosts besides the one from which the applet was loaded, which violates the Java security model and could allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netscape Communicator	=4.07
Netscape Communicator	=4.06
Netscape Communicator	=4.01
Netscape Communicator	=4.08
Netscape Communicator	=4.5
	=4.01
	=4.5
	=4.06
	=4.07
	=4.08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1262?
CVE-1999-1262 is classified with a moderate severity level due to the potential for unauthorized access by remote attackers.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1262?
To remediate CVE-1999-1262, users should update to a patched version of Netscape Communicator that corrects the applet security flaw.
Which versions of Netscape Communicator are affected by CVE-1999-1262?
CVE-1999-1262 affects Netscape Communicator versions 4.01, 4.05, 4.06, 4.07, and 4.08.
What risk does CVE-1999-1262 pose to my system?
CVE-1999-1262 allows applets to connect to unauthorized hosts, which can lead to data breaches or system compromises.
Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-1262 until I can apply a patch?
Disabling Java applets or restricting applet usage in Netscape Communicator can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-1999-1262.

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