Vulnerability Description
Firefox 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via plugins that load "privileged content" into frames, as demonstrated using certain XUL events when a user drags a scrollbar two times, aka "Firescrolling."
CVSS Score
5.1
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110935267500395&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013301Exploit
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xmlPatch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xmlPatch
- http://www.mikx.de/?p=11Exploit
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-27.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-176.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
- 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=110935267500395&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013301Exploit
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xmlPatch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xmlPatch
- http://www.mikx.de/?p=11Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0527?
CVE-2005-0527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Firefox 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via plugins that load "privileged content" into frames, as demonstrated using certain XUL events when a user drags a scrollbar two times, ...
How severe is CVE-2005-0527?
CVE-2005-0527 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0527?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.