Vulnerability Description
Firefox before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to steal information and possibly execute arbitrary code by using standalone applications such as Flash and QuickTime to open a javascript: URL, which is run in the context of the previous page, and may lead to code execution if the standalone application loads a privileged chrome: URL.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.8 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16043
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014469
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-252.shtml
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-53.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.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-587.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14242
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1075
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=298255
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=160202
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2267?
CVE-2005-2267 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Firefox before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to steal information and possibly execute arbitrary code by using standalone applications such as Flash and QuickTime to open a javascript: URL, which is r...
How severe is CVE-2005-2267?
CVE-2005-2267 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2267?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.