CVE-2000-0676
First published: Fri Oct 13 2000(Updated: )
Netscape Communicator and Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by using a Java applet to open a connection to a URL using the "file", "http", "https", and "ftp" protocols, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape Communicator | =4.05 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.04 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.61 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.07 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.73 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.51 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.06 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.0 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.74 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.08 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.6 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.5_beta | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.72 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1546
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-15.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0019.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-054.html
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-027.1.txt
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_announce_60.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0115.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0265.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0236.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0676?
CVE-2000-0676 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0676?
To fix CVE-2000-0676, upgrade to a version of Netscape Communicator or Navigator that is not affected, such as version 4.75 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2000-0676?
The potential impacts of CVE-2000-0676 include unauthorized access to sensitive files on the affected systems.
Who is affected by CVE-2000-0676?
CVE-2000-0676 affects users of Netscape Communicator and Navigator versions 4.04 through 4.74.
How does CVE-2000-0676 exploit work?
CVE-2000-0676 exploits the ability of a Java applet to open connections to various protocols, allowing access to arbitrary files.
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