Description
Netscape Communicator and Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by using a Java applet to open a connection to a URL using the "file", "http", "https", and "ftp" protocols, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.
Products
- Netscape Communicator 4.04
- Netscape Communicator 4.05
- Netscape Communicator 4.06
- Netscape Communicator 4.07
- Netscape Communicator 4.08
- Netscape Communicator 4.0
- Netscape Communicator 4.51
- Netscape Communicator 4.5
- Netscape Communicator 4.5 BETA
- Netscape Communicator 4.61
- Netscape Communicator 4.6
- Netscape Communicator 4.72
- Netscape Communicator 4.73
- Netscape Communicator 4.74
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0676, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0676 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References