CVE-2002-2308: Medium severity Netscape Communicator vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Netscape Communicator 6.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in client browsers via a webpage containing a recursive META refresh tag where the content tag is blank and the URL tag references itself.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netscape Communicator=6.2.1
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 26, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2002-2308?
CVE-2002-2308 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2002-2308?
To fix CVE-2002-2308, avoid using Netscape Communicator 6.2.1 or implement network measures to filter out malicious META refresh tags.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-2308?
The potential impact of CVE-2002-2308 is that it can cause client browsers to crash or become unresponsive.
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Who is affected by CVE-2002-2308?
CVE-2002-2308 specifically affects users of Netscape Communicator version 6.2.1.
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Is CVE-2002-2308 still a concern today?
While CVE-2002-2308 is an older vulnerability, it may still be relevant for legacy systems using outdated software.