CVE-2000-0711 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can create servers on victim systems via malicious applets due to improper ServerSocket restrictions in Netscape Communicator.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0711?
CVE-2000-0711 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Netscape Communicator does not properly prevent a ServerSocket object from being created by untrusted entities, which allows remote attackers to create a server on the victim's system via a malicious applet, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0711?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Virtual Machine, Netscape Communicator.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0711?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0711 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-0711 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0711 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ww6p-x9mv-7hjc.