Vulnerability Description
Firefox 1.5.0.2 does not fix all test cases associated with CVE-2006-1729, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting the target filename into a text box, then turning that box into a file upload control.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 1.5.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0609.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20376
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20561
- 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/21269
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21270
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21324
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21336
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21532
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21631
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22066
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2782?
CVE-2006-2782 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Firefox 1.5.0.2 does not fix all test cases associated with CVE-2006-1729, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting the target filename into a text box, then turning that box...
How severe is CVE-2006-2782?
CVE-2006-2782 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2782?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.