CVE-2001-0596

Description

Netscape Communicator before 4.77 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via a GIF image whose comment contains the Javascript.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 18.43% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory com.br Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory immunix.org Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000393	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-046.html	patch vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98685237415117&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2637	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/5579	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6344	vdb entry
http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-014-01	vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-051	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0596?: CVE-2001-0596 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0596?: To fix CVE-2001-0596, 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-2001-0596 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0596 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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