CVE-2000-0409

— NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00086
  • Published: 2000-05-10T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-0409 — Netscape 4.73 and earlier follows symlinks when it imports a new certificate, which allows local users to overwrite files of the user importing the certificate. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Netscape 4.73 and earlier follows symlinks when it imports a new certificate, which allows local users to overwrite files of the user importing the certificate.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: the product from the vendor is impacted (CWE: unspecified).

Impact: Attackers could gain unauthorized access, execute code, or disrupt services.

Mitigation: Prioritize patching and consider temporary workarounds documented by the vendor.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

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