Netscape Directory Server Installer information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Netscape Directory Server. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Installer. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0807. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Netscape Directory Server (Directory Service Software) (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Installer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Netscape Directory Server installation procedure leaves sensitive information in a file that is accessible to local users.

The weakness was released 05/01/1999. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0807. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/01/1999 🔍
05/01/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/20/2014 +5529 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0807 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0807
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14626

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 00:01
Updated: 04/19/2026 02:04
Changes: 06/21/2014 00:01 (35), 04/04/2019 14:11 (10), 04/19/2026 02:04 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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