CVE-1999-0424
published 1999-03-18CVE-1999-0424: talkback in Netscape 4.5 allows a local user to overwrite arbitrary files of another user whose Netscape crashes.
PriorityP48low2.1CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCPINAN
EPSS
0.38%
29.5th percentile
talkback in Netscape 4.5 allows a local user to overwrite arbitrary files of another user whose Netscape crashes.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| netscape | communicator | — | — |
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VulDB
Netscape Communicator 4.5 talkback privileges management
vuldb·2026-04-19·CVSS 2.1
CVE-1999-0424 [LOW] Netscape Communicator 4.5 talkback privileges management
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Netscape Communicator 4.5. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component talkback. Performing a manipulation results in improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-0424. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
GHSA-4h6r-cvjr-gp85: talkback in Netscape 4
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-04-30
CVE-1999-0424 [LOW] GHSA-4h6r-cvjr-gp85: talkback in Netscape 4
talkback in Netscape 4.5 allows a local user to overwrite arbitrary files of another user whose Netscape crashes.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
1999-03-18
Published