Vulnerability Description
Thunderbird 0.6 through 0.9 and Mozilla 1.7 through 1.7.3 does not obey the network.cookie.disableCookieForMailNews preference, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the user's intended privacy and security policy by using cookies in e-mail messages.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.7 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 0.6 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19823
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-11.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_04_25.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-094.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-323.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-335.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12407
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=268107PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19172
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19823
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-11.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_04_25.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-094.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0149?
CVE-2005-0149 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Thunderbird 0.6 through 0.9 and Mozilla 1.7 through 1.7.3 does not obey the network.cookie.disableCookieForMailNews preference, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the user's intended privacy...
How severe is CVE-2005-0149?
CVE-2005-0149 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0149?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Mozilla, Mozilla Thunderbird.