Detections
Analytics

Netscape/Mozilla Null Character Cookie Disclosure (deprecated)

low Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1310

Synopsis

The remote client browser is vulnerable to a flaw which allows for the theft of authentication cookies.

Description

The remote host is running a version of the Mozilla browser that could allow a remote attacker to steal cookie-based authentication information. A remote attacker could create a specially crafted URL link containing a NULL byte character string (%00) that would cause the victims cookie information to be sent to a specified hostname once the link is clicked.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of Mozilla

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 1310

Family: SMTP Clients

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 3/6/2019

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2002-2013

BID: 3925