Vulnerability Description
The XML parser in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.1 and SeaMonkey before 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read sensitive data via unknown attack vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18700PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18704PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22065Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015570Patch
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-07.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446657/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16476ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0413Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3749Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24436
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18700PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18704PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22065Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015570Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0298?
CVE-2006-0298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The XML parser in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.1 and SeaMonkey before 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read sensitive data via unknown attack vectors that ...
How severe is CVE-2006-0298?
CVE-2006-0298 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.