CVE-2000-0087
Overview
CVE-2000-0087 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting netscape communicator. It was published on January 12, 2000.
Technical Description
Netscape Mail Notification (nsnotify) utility in Netscape Communicator uses IMAP without SSL, even if the user has set a preference for Communicator to use an SSL connection, allowing a remote attacker to sniff usernames and passwords in plaintext.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netscape. Update communicator to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2000-0087?
CVE-2000-0087 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting netscape communicator. It was published on January 12, 2000.
How severe is CVE-2000-0087?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0087?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netscape. Update communicator to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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