CVE-2002-1126
First published: Tue Sep 24 2002(Updated: )
Mozilla 1.1 and earlier, and Mozilla-based browsers such as Netscape and Galeon, set the document referrer too quickly in certain situations when a new page is being loaded, which allows web pages to determine the next page that is being visited, including manually entered URLs, using the onunload handler.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.5 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.3 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.0.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.7 | |
| Galeon Browser | =1.2.6 | |
| Galeon Browser | =1.2.5 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.8 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.4 | |
| Galeon Browser | =1.2.4 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.6 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10084.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-192.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5694
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=145579
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-046.html
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:075
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103176760004720&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1126?
CVE-2002-1126 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose users' browsing behavior.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1126?
To fix CVE-2002-1126, users should upgrade to a later version of Mozilla or Mozilla-based browsers that have patched the vulnerability.
What browsers are affected by CVE-2002-1126?
CVE-2002-1126 affects Mozilla versions 0.9.3 through 1.1 and Mozilla-based browsers such as Netscape and Galeon.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1126?
CVE-2002-1126 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows websites to infer users' next page visits.
Can CVE-2002-1126 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1126 can be exploited remotely by malicious web pages that can leverage the vulnerability to track user navigation.
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