CVE-1999-1357
First published: Tue Oct 05 1999(Updated: )
Netscape Communicator 4.04 through 4.7 (and possibly other versions) in various UNIX operating systems converts the 0x8b character to a "<" sign, and the 0x9b character to a ">" sign, which could allow remote attackers to attack other clients via cross-site scripting (CSS) in CGI programs that do not filter these characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape Communicator | =4.04 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.51 | |
| Netscape Communicator | <=4.7 | |
| <=4.7 | ||
| =4.04 | ||
| =4.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1357?
CVE-1999-1357 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
What does CVE-1999-1357 affect?
CVE-1999-1357 affects Netscape Communicator versions 4.04 through 4.7 on various UNIX operating systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1357?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1357, upgrade to a version of Netscape Communicator that is beyond 4.7.
What types of attacks can CVE-1999-1357 enable?
CVE-1999-1357 can allow remote attackers to exploit cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in CGI programs.
Is CVE-1999-1357 present in Netscape Communicator 4.8?
No, CVE-1999-1357 is not present in Netscape Communicator 4.8 or any later versions.
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