CVE-2000-0958: Medium severity Sun Hotjava Browser vulnerability
Published Dec 19, 2000
·Updated
HotJava Browser 3.0 allows remote attackers to access the DOM of a web page by opening a javascript: URL in a named window.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun Hotjava Browser=3.0
Remediation
Event History
Dec 19, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0958?
CVE-2000-0958 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to the Document Object Model.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0958?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0958, users should upgrade to a more secure web browser that does not exhibit this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0958?
CVE-2000-0958 specifically affects HotJava Browser version 3.0.
4
Can CVE-2000-0958 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0958 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted javascript URLs opened in named windows.
5
What kind of attack can CVE-2000-0958 facilitate?
CVE-2000-0958 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks by allowing remote attackers to manipulate the DOM of web pages.