Vulnerability Description
Firefox 1.0 does not invoke the Javascript Security Manager when a user drags a javascript: or data: URL to a tab, which allows remote attackers to bypass the security model, aka "firetabbing."
CVSS Score
2.6
LOW
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110781134617144&w=2
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mikx.de/firetabbing/ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-26.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_16_mozilla_firefox.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-176.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=280056ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19264
- 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://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110781134617144&w=2
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0231?
CVE-2005-0231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Firefox 1.0 does not invoke the Javascript Security Manager when a user drags a javascript: or data: URL to a tab, which allows remote attackers to bypass the security model, aka "firetabbing."
How severe is CVE-2005-0231?
CVE-2005-0231 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.