Aug 26, 2004 : Flaw Found in Netscape NSS Library

📅 August 26, 2004 - Internet security firm ISS X-Force (xforce.iss.net) has discovered a serious vulnerability in the Netscape Network Security Services library suite that could make it possible for attackers to hijack compromised servers, according to a report by Internetnews.com. In an advisory, the firm warned that the flaw could allow harmful code execution to occur during SSLv2 negotiation. ISS X-Force said any application or product that integrates the NSS library suite and implements SSLv2 ciphers is vulnerable.

"If the SSLv2 protocol is enabled on vulnerable servers, a remote unauthenticated attacker may trigger a buffer overflow condition and execute arbitrary code. This has the potential to result in complete compromise of the target server, and exposure of any information held therein," ISS X-Force said.
The flaw reportedly affects Netscape Enterprise Server and Sun's Open Net Environment, two Web server platforms that make use of the NSS library.
The report cited another source, which has deemed the vulnerability "critical."

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