Vulnerability Description
Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.6 use a predictable filename for the plugin temporary directory, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files of other users via a symlink attack on the plugtmp directory.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.8 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.3 |
References
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-28.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-176.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12659
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-28.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-176.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12659
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0578?
CVE-2005-0578 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.6 use a predictable filename for the plugin temporary directory, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files of other users via a symlink attac...
How severe is CVE-2005-0578?
CVE-2005-0578 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0578?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla.