Vulnerability Description
Firefox 1.5.0.7 on Kubuntu Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long URL in an A tag. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by several vendors, who could not reproduce the report. In addition, the scope of the impact - system freeze - suggests an issue that is not related to Firefox. Due to this impact, CVE concurs with the dispute
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.7 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450398/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450424/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450476/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450730/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450398/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450424/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450476/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450730/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5783?
CVE-2006-5783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Firefox 1.5.0.7 on Kubuntu Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long URL in an A tag. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by several vendors, who could not reproduc...
How severe is CVE-2006-5783?
CVE-2006-5783 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5783?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.