Netscape Browser Address Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:21586

Info

Netscape Browser Address Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 21586
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 13 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 15 2006 07:48PM
Credit: Juan Pablo Lopez is credited with discovering this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Netscape Browser 8.1.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Netscape Browser Address Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Netscape Browser is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability because the application fails to properly handle invalid user-supplied URIs.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to stop responding, denying service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

Netscape Browser Address Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user into following a malicious link.

Solution / Fix

Netscape Browser Address Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please email us at: [email protected]:[email protected].

References

Netscape Browser Address Denial Of Service Vulnerability

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