Detections
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Netscape < 6.2.3 IRC Client Buffer Overflow (deprecated)

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1752

Synopsis

The remote host is using the Mozilla web browser which contains a vulnerable built-in IRC client.

Description

The remote host is using the Netscape web browser, which contains a built-in IRC client. There is a flaw in this version that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on this host, provided the user uses it to go on IRC.

Solution

Upgrade to Netscape 6.2.3 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 1752

Family: Web Clients

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 9/16/2018

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.3

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:netscape:navigator

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2002-0593, CVE-2002-1126

BID: 5694, 4637