CVE-2002-2308: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-2308: Netscape Communicator 6.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in client browsers via a w...

Netscape Communicator 6.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in client browsers via a webpage containing a recursive META refresh tag where the content tag is blank and the URL tag references itself.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old client-side denial-of-service issue in Netscape Communicator 6.2.1. A specially crafted webpage could make the browser stop responding by repeatedly refreshing itself. Business urgency is low unless the organization still operates this legacy browser in production, kiosks, labs, or archived environments. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running Netscape Communicator 6.2.1. Modern browsers are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Risk is mainly user disruption, not confirmed code execution or data compromise. Treat as low priority for most organizations, but close any legacy-browser exposure found. The main concern is operational interruption in obsolete environments, not a currently evidenced enterprise-wide compromise risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any Netscape Communicator 6.2.1 installations.; Use a supported modern browser for all browsing activity.; Restrict legacy browsers to isolated, non-internet-connected environments if unavoidable..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 02:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 26, 2007, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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