CVE-2000-0406
CVE-2000-0406 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netscape Communicator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Netscape Communicator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Netscape Communicator before version 4.73 and Navigator 4.07 do not properly validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to steal information by redirecting traffic from a legitimate web server to their own malicious server, aka the "Acros-Suencksen SSL" vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-0406?
- Netscape Communicator before version 4.73 and Navigator 4.07 do not properly validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to steal information by redirecting traffic from a legitimate web server to their own malicious server, aka the "Acros-Suencksen SSL" vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2000-0406?
- CVE-2000-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2000-0406 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-0406?
- CVE-2000-0406 primarily affects Netscape Communicator. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-0406?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-0406 published?
- CVE-2000-0406 was published on 2000-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.acrossecurity.com/aspr/ASPR-2000-04-06-1-PUB.txt
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-05.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-028.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1188
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.5_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netscape:communicator:4.72:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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