First published: Wed Dec 22 1999(Updated: )
Netscape 4.7 records user passwords in the preferences.js file during an IMAP or POP session, even if the user has not enabled "remember passwords."
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Netscape Communicator | =4.7 | |
=4.7 |
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CVE-2000-0034 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose user passwords.
To fix CVE-2000-0034, users should upgrade their Netscape Navigator to a version later than 4.7 where this vulnerability is addressed.
CVE-2000-0034 specifically affects Netscape Communicator version 4.7.
The main risk associated with CVE-2000-0034 is the unauthorized access to user passwords stored in the preferences.js file.
CVE-2000-0034 is not a remotely exploitable vulnerability, as it primarily involves local file access.