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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0596

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

2/8/2001

9/3/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0596

First published: Thu Aug 02 2001(Updated: )

Netscape Communicator before 4.77 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via a GIF image whose comment contains the Javascript.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netscape Communicator	<=4.77

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-051

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-046.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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