Vulnerability Description
Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6, when displaying the HTTP Authentication dialog, do not change the focus to the tab that generated the prompt, which could facilitate spoofing and phishing attacks.
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.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-24.html
- 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=277574PatchVendor Advisory
- 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://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-24.html
- 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=277574PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0584?
CVE-2005-0584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6, when displaying the HTTP Authentication dialog, do not change the focus to the tab that generated the prompt, which could facilitate spoofing and phishin...
How severe is CVE-2005-0584?
CVE-2005-0584 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-2005-0584?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla.