Vulnerability Description
The (1) Password Manager in Mozilla Firefox 2.0, and 1.5.0.8 and earlier; and the (2) Passcard Manager in Netscape 8.1.2 and possibly other versions, do not properly verify that an ACTION URL in a FORM element containing a password INPUT element matches the web site for which the user stored a password, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords via a password INPUT element on a different web page located on the web site intended for this password.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 1.5.0.8 |
| Netscape | Navigator | 8.1.2 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20070202-01-P.asc
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20070301-01-P.asc
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2713
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2728
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00771742
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Mar/0001.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0077.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23046ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23108
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24205
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24238
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24287
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24290
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24293
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24320
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6077?
CVE-2006-6077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The (1) Password Manager in Mozilla Firefox 2.0, and 1.5.0.8 and earlier; and the (2) Passcard Manager in Netscape 8.1.2 and possibly other versions, do not properly verify that an ACTION URL in a FOR...
How severe is CVE-2006-6077?
CVE-2006-6077 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6077?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Netscape Navigator.