Vulnerability Description
Certain privileged UI code in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 1.5.0.4 calls content-defined setters on an object prototype, which allows remote attackers to execute code at a higher privilege than intended.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.8 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 0.1 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0609.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20376
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20561
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20709
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21134
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21176
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21178
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21183
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21210
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21269
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21270
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21324
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21336
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2776?
CVE-2006-2776 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Certain privileged UI code in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 1.5.0.4 calls content-defined setters on an object prototype, which allows remote attackers to execute code at a higher privilege t...
How severe is CVE-2006-2776?
CVE-2006-2776 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-2006-2776?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.