VDB-13962 · CVE-1999-1262 · XFDB 1727

Netscape Navigator 4.01/4.06/4.07/4.08/4.5 Java Socket privileges management

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Netscape Navigator 4.01/4.06/4.07/4.08/4.5 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown code of the component Java Socket Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

java in netscape 4.5 does not properly restrict applets from connecting to other hosts besides the one from which the applet was loaded which violates the java security model and could allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities.

The weakness was disclosed 08/01/1997 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1262. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (1727).

Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Netscape

Name

Navigator

Version

License

free

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
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VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
ATT&CK: T1068

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/01/1997 🔍
08/01/1997 +0 days 🔍
06/18/2014 +6165 days 🔍
04/03/2019 +1750 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1262 (🔍)
X-Force: 1727 - Java VMs can open and listen on sockets

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 15:57
Updated: 04/03/2019 16:40
Changes: 06/18/2014 15:57 (39), 04/03/2019 16:40 (12)
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