Netscape Browser Unsupported Version Detection

critical Nessus Plugin ID 31343

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Synopsis

The remote Windows host contains a web browser that is no longer supported.

Description

Netscape Navigator or Netscape Browser is installed on the remote host. Official support for all Netscape client products, including its browser, ended as of March 1st, 2008.

Lack of support implies that no new security patches for the product will be released by the vendor. As a result, it is likely to contain security vulnerabilities.

Solution

Switch to another browser, such as Mozilla Firefox, which the Netscape Team recommends.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 31343

File Name: netscape_browser_unsupported.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/4/2008

Updated: 9/22/2020

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:netscape:navigator

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, SMB/Netscape/installed

Reference Information

IAVA: 0001-A-0569

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