CVE-2000-0517

Summary

CVE-2000-0517 is a vulnerability affecting Netscape 4.73 and earlier versions. This issue permits remote attackers to spoof legitimate websites by compromising their DNS information. The browser fails to adequately warn users about potentially invalid certificates if they have previously accepted the certificate for a different website. This security flaw can lead to severe consequences, including user data compromise and man-in-the-middle attacks. It is essential for users on the affected Netscape browser versions to update to the latest security patches to mitigate the risk.

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