CVE-2002-2308

Description

Netscape Communicator 6.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in client browsers via a webpage containing a recursive META refresh tag where the content tag is blank and the URL tag references itself.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.44%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2002-July/000600.html	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9645.php	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2308?: CVE-2002-2308 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2308?: To fix CVE-2002-2308, 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-2002-2308 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-2308 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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