Vulnerability Description
The cert_TestHostName function in Mozilla before 1.7, Firefox before 0.9, and Thunderbird before 0.7, only checks the hostname portion of a certificate when the hostname portion of the URI is not a fully qualified domain name (FQDN), which allows remote attackers to spoof trusted certificates.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 0.9 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | <= 1.7 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 0.7 |
References
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=234058PatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109900315219363&w=2
- http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html#mozilla1.7
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_36_mozilla.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-421.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16868
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=234058PatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109900315219363&w=2
- http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html#mozilla1.7
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_36_mozilla.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-421.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16868
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0765?
CVE-2004-0765 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The cert_TestHostName function in Mozilla before 1.7, Firefox before 0.9, and Thunderbird before 0.7, only checks the hostname portion of a certificate when the hostname portion of the URI is not a fu...
How severe is CVE-2004-0765?
CVE-2004-0765 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0765?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla, Mozilla Thunderbird.