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CVE-2000-0676

MediumPublished

Netscape Communicator and Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by using a Java applet to open a connection to a URL...

Published: Oct 13, 2000
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 3, 2000

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

20.5%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Netscape Communicator and Navigator 4.04 through 4.74 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by using a Java applet to open a connection to a URL using the "file", "http", "https", and "ftp" protocols, as demonstrated by Brown Orifice.

Sources

Netscape Communicator 4.x - URL ReadExploit
Dan Brumleve · multiple · Aug 3, 2000

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