CVE-2001-0921
First published: Wed Nov 21 2001(Updated: )
Netscape 4.79 and earlier for MacOS allows an attacker with access to the browser to obtain passwords from form fields by printing the document into which the password has been typed, which is printed in cleartext.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape Communicator | <=4.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0921?
CVE-2001-0921 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of users' passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0921?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0921, users should upgrade to a newer version of Netscape that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2001-0921?
CVE-2001-0921 affects Netscape Communicator versions 4.79 and earlier for MacOS.
Who is impacted by CVE-2001-0921?
Any user of Netscape Communicator 4.79 and earlier on MacOS is impacted by CVE-2001-0921.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2001-0921?
CVE-2001-0921 allows an attacker to retrieve passwords stored in form fields by printing the document containing the passwords in cleartext.
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