CVE-2000-0517

Description

Netscape 4.73 and earlier does not properly warn users about a potentially invalid certificate if the user has previously accepted the certificate for a different web site, which could allow remote attackers to spoof a legitimate web site by compromising that site's DNS information.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.95% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4550	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1260	patch vendor advisory vdb entry
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-08.html	patch third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0517?: CVE-2000-0517 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0517?: To fix CVE-2000-0517, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-0517 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-0517 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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