Vulnerability Description
Firefox, when opening Microsoft Word documents, does not properly set the permissions on shared sections, which allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to open applications in Microsoft Office.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 2.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112248181422193&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16256
- http://www.osvdb.org/18484
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24346
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112248181422193&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16256
- http://www.osvdb.org/18484
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24346
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2429?
CVE-2005-2429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Firefox, when opening Microsoft Word documents, does not properly set the permissions on shared sections, which allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to open applications in Microsoft Office...
How severe is CVE-2005-2429?
CVE-2005-2429 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2429?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.