Netscape Communicator 4.7 IMAP/POP Session preferences.js improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Netscape Communicator 4.7. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file preferences.js of the component IMAP/POP Session Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2000-0034. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Netscape Communicator 4.7 (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file preferences.js of the component IMAP/POP Session Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Netscape 4.7 records user passwords in the preferences.js file during an IMAP or POP session, even if the user has not enabled "remember passwords."

The weakness was presented 12/22/1999. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0034. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/22/1999 🔍
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06/22/2014 +5296 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0034 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0034
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15088

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 16:20
Updated: 04/20/2026 00:34
Changes: 06/22/2014 16:20 (37), 05/22/2018 09:20 (10), 04/20/2026 00:34 (18)
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