CVE-2000-0406

Name: CVE-2000-0406
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2000-05-10T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2000-0406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netscape	Communicator	4.0
Netscape	Communicator	4.05
Netscape	Communicator	4.5
Netscape	Communicator	4.5_beta
Netscape	Communicator	4.06
Netscape	Communicator	4.6
Netscape	Communicator	4.07
Netscape	Communicator	4.7
Netscape	Communicator	4.51
Netscape	Communicator	4.61
Netscape	Communicator	4.72

References

http://www.acrossecurity.com/aspr/ASPR-2000-04-06-1-PUB.txt
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-05.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-028.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1188
http://www.acrossecurity.com/aspr/ASPR-2000-04-06-1-PUB.txt
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-05.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-028.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1188

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2000
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0406?

How severe is CVE-2000-0406?

Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0406?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST