Vulnerability Description
Firefox 1.0.3 and 1.0.4, and Netscape 8.0.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking the user into using the "Set As Wallpaper" (in Firefox) or "Set as Background" (in Netscape) context menu on an image URL that is really a javascript: URL with an eval statement, aka "Firewalling."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16043
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16044
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-252.shtml
- http://www.mikx.de/firewalling/
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-47.html
- http://www.networksecurity.fi/advisories/netscape-multiple-issues.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_sr.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_45_mozilla.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-586.html
- http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5ZP0E0UGAK.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14242
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1075
- 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/16043
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2262?
CVE-2005-2262 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Firefox 1.0.3 and 1.0.4, and Netscape 8.0.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking the user into using the "Set As Wallpaper" (in Firefox) or "Set as Background" (in Netscape) ...
How severe is CVE-2005-2262?
CVE-2005-2262 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-2005-2262?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.