CVE-2001-0596: High severity Netscape Communicator vulnerability
Published Aug 2, 2001
·Updated
Netscape Communicator before 4.77 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via a GIF image whose comment contains the Javascript.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netscape Communicator<=4.77
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 2, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
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-2001-0596?
CVE-2001-0596 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0596?
The recommended fix for CVE-2001-0596 is to upgrade Netscape Communicator to version 4.77 or later.
3
Which versions of Netscape Communicator are affected by CVE-2001-0596?
CVE-2001-0596 affects all versions of Netscape Communicator prior to version 4.77.
4
What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2001-0596?
By exploiting CVE-2001-0596, attackers can execute arbitrary Javascript code on the victim's system.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0596 if I cannot upgrade?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2001-0596, and upgrading to a secure version is strongly advised.