Vulnerability Description
Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla before Suite 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to execute Javascript with chrome privileges via an about: page such as about:mozilla.
CVSS Score
6.4
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 1.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla Suite | <= 1.7.11 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2005.49/SCOSA-2005.49.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16911
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17014
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17026
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17042
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17090
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17149
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17263
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17284
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19823
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014954
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-838
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-866
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2706?
CVE-2005-2706 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla before Suite 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to execute Javascript with chrome privileges via an about: page such as about:mozilla.
How severe is CVE-2005-2706?
CVE-2005-2706 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2706?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla Suite.