CVE-1999-0790
CVSS 2.0 Score 2.6 of 10 (low)
Details
Published Apr 1, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-1999-0790 refers to a vulnerability in Netscape's web browser where a remote attacker can access a user's cache information through JavaScript. By manipulating a specially crafted web page, an attacker could potentially gain sensitive data, including previously visited websites and login credentials. This issue highlights the importance of browser security and the potential risks associated with cache data. Netscape users were advised to update their browsers or use alternative solutions to mitigate this threat.
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Affected Products
- Netscape Communicator
Affected Vendors
- Netscape