CVE-2000-0676: Medium severity Netscape Communicator vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2000
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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.

Affected Software

14 affected components
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

Event History

Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2000-0676?

CVE-2000-0676 affects users of Netscape Communicator and Navigator versions 4.04 through 4.74.

5

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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