Description
The POP3 server in Netscape Messaging Server 4.15p1 generates different error messages for incorrect user names versus incorrect passwords, which allows remote attackers to determine valid users on the system and harvest email addresses for spam abuse.
Products
- Netscape Netscape Messaging Server 4.15
- Netscape Messaging Server 4.15 Patch 1
- Netscape Messaging Server 4.15 Patch 2
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0960, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0960 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