Vulnerability Description
The XULDocument.persist function in Mozilla, Firefox before 1.5.0.1, and SeaMonkey before 1.0 does not validate the attribute name, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript by injecting RDF data into the user's localstore.rdf file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.8 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/SCOSA-2006.26/SCOSA-2006.26.txt
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060201-01-U
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18700
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18703
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18704
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18705
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18706
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18708
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18709
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19230
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19746
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19759
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19780
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19821
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19823
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0296?
CVE-2006-0296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The XULDocument.persist function in Mozilla, Firefox before 1.5.0.1, and SeaMonkey before 1.0 does not validate the attribute name, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript by inj...
How severe is CVE-2006-0296?
CVE-2006-0296 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-2006-0296?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.