Vulnerability Description
Netscape Communicator does not properly prevent a ServerSocket object from being created by untrusted entities, which allows remote attackers to create a server on the victim's system via a malicious applet, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Virtual Machine | 2000 |
| Netscape | Communicator | 4.0 |
References
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-15.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1545ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=20000805020429.11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=3999922128E.EE84T
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-15.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1545ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=20000805020429.11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=3999922128E.EE84T
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0711?
CVE-2000-0711 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Netscape Communicator does not properly prevent a ServerSocket object from being created by untrusted entities, which allows remote attackers to create a server on the victim's system via a malicious ...
How severe is CVE-2000-0711?
CVE-2000-0711 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0711?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Virtual Machine, Netscape Communicator.