What is the severity of CVE-2000-0982?

CVE-2000-0982 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of credential leakage.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0982?

To fix CVE-2000-0982, users should upgrade to Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later, or switch to a different browser.

What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0982?

CVE-2000-0982 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.1, and 5.0, specifically prior to version 5.5.

What type of attack does CVE-2000-0982 enable?

CVE-2000-0982 enables remote attackers to capture cached user credentials by monitoring insecure connections.

Is CVE-2000-0982 still a concern today?

While CVE-2000-0982 primarily affects outdated versions of Internet Explorer, it is important to avoid using vulnerable software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2000-0982

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

19/12/2000

22/1/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2000-0982

First published: Tue Dec 19 2000(Updated: )

Internet Explorer before 5.5 forwards cached user credentials for a secure web site to insecure pages on the same web site, which could allow remote attackers to obtain the credentials by monitoring connections to the web server, aka the "Cached Web Credentials" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.01
Internet Explorer	=4.0
Internet Explorer	=4.0.1
Internet Explorer	=4.1
Internet Explorer	=5.0

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1793

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0982?
CVE-2000-0982 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of credential leakage.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0982?
To fix CVE-2000-0982, users should upgrade to Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later, or switch to a different browser.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0982?
CVE-2000-0982 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.1, and 5.0, specifically prior to version 5.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2000-0982 enable?
CVE-2000-0982 enables remote attackers to capture cached user credentials by monitoring insecure connections.
Is CVE-2000-0982 still a concern today?
While CVE-2000-0982 primarily affects outdated versions of Internet Explorer, it is important to avoid using vulnerable software.

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