CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1002
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk0.78%
51th percentile - higher than 51% of all known CVEs
Summary
Netscape Navigator uses weak encryption for storing a user's Netscape mail password.
Risk Assessment
Weak encryption may allow unauthorized individuals to easily decrypt passwords, posing a risk of user account compromise.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software to a version that uses stronger password encryption methods.
Original NVD description (English source)
Netscape Navigator uses weak encryption for storing a user's Netscape mail password.