Netscape JavaScript Cache Browsing Vulnerability

BID:6796

Info

Netscape JavaScript Cache Browsing Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 6796
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 29 1998 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 29 1998 12:00AM
Credit: This vulnerability was reported by [email protected].
Vulnerable: Netscape Navigator 4.0 7
Netscape Navigator 4.0 6
Netscape Navigator 3.0 4
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Netscape JavaScript Cache Browsing Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been reported for Netscape that may reveal the contents of users' cached information to remote attackers.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a malicious Web site. The Web site contains JavaScript code that will exploit this vulnerability.

Exploit / POC

Netscape JavaScript Cache Browsing Vulnerability

Two proof of concepts are available in the referenced message.

Solution / Fix

Netscape JavaScript Cache Browsing Vulnerability

Solution:
Newer versions of Netscape are not vulnerable to this issue. Users are advised to upgrade to Netscape 6 or later.

References

Netscape JavaScript Cache Browsing Vulnerability

References:

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