Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.4, 2.0.x before 2.0.0.8, Mozilla Suite 1.7.13, Mozilla SeaMonkey 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.1.5, and Netscape 8.1 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename in a text box and using the OnKeyDown, OnKeyPress, and OnKeyUp Javascript keystroke events to change the focus and cause those characters to be inserted into a file upload input control, which can then upload the file when the user submits the form.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.8 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla Suite | 1.7.13 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.4 |
| Netscape | Navigator | <= 8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-02/0166.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2007-02/0187.html
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00771742
- http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/focusbug/
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046610.htmlExploit
- http://lists.virus.org/full-disclosure-0702/msg00225.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20442Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20467Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20470Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20472Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21532Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27298Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27335Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27383Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27387Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2894?
CVE-2006-2894 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.4, 2.0.x before 2.0.0.8, Mozilla Suite 1.7.13, Mozilla SeaMonkey 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.1.5, and Netscape 8.1 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to read ...
How severe is CVE-2006-2894?
CVE-2006-2894 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2894?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla Suite, Mozilla Seamonkey, Netscape Navigator.