CVE-1999-0142 describes a security bypass vulnerability in the Java Applet Security Manager within Netscape Navigator 2.0 and Java Developer's Kit 1.0, allowing malicious applets to establish connections to arbitrary hosts. This high-severity flaw, rated 7.5 CVSS, has a low attack complexity and could lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and potential impact, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netscape:navigator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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