CVE-2002-1204

Description

Netscape Communicator 4.x allows attackers to use a link to steal a user's preferences, including potentially sensitive information such as URL history, e-mail address, and possibly the e-mail password, by redefining the user_pref() function and accessing the prefs.js file, which is stored in a directory with a predictable name.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.58%

Vendor Advisory idefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0081.html	mailing list
http://www.idefense.com/advisory/11.19.02c.txt	vendor advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10655.php	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6215	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1204?: CVE-2002-1204 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1204?: To fix CVE-2002-1204, 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-2002-1204 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1204 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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