CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1187

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the HTML parser for Netscape 4.75 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long password value in a form field.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to system takeover or data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Netscape browser to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the HTML parser for Netscape 4.75 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long password value in a form field.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS