Vulnerability Description
The Extensions manager in Mozilla Firefox 2.0 does not properly populate the list of local extensions, which allows attackers to construct an extension that hides itself by finding its name in the list and then calling RemoveElement, as demonstrated by the FFsniFF extension. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.0 is also affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 2.0 |
References
- http://azurit.elbiahosting.sk/ffsniff/ffsniff-0.2.tar.gz
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2046
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454058/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493585/100/0/threaded
- http://azurit.elbiahosting.sk/ffsniff/ffsniff-0.2.tar.gz
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2046
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454058/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493585/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6585?
CVE-2006-6585 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Extensions manager in Mozilla Firefox 2.0 does not properly populate the list of local extensions, which allows attackers to construct an extension that hides itself by finding its name in the lis...
How severe is CVE-2006-6585?
CVE-2006-6585 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6585?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.