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CVE-2004-0191: XSS

First published: Mon Mar 15 2004(Updated: )

Mozilla before 1.4.2 executes Javascript events in the context of a new page while it is being loaded, allowing it to interact with the previous page (zombie document) and enable cross-domain and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, as demonstrated using onmousemove events.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.5
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.35
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.3
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.48
Mozilla Firefox=1.2.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.0-rc1
Mozilla Firefox=1.2-alpha
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.7
Mozilla Firefox=1.1-beta
Mozilla Firefox=1.0-rc2
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.2.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.4.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.4-beta
Mozilla Firefox=1.2
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.2
Mozilla Firefox=1.3
Mozilla Firefox=1.2-beta
Mozilla Firefox=1.0
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.8
Mozilla Firefox=1.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.5
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.4-alpha
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.6
Mozilla Firefox=1.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.1-alpha
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.4.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.8
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.2
Mozilla Firefox=1.3.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0191?

    CVE-2004-0191 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0191?

    To fix CVE-2004-0191, update your Mozilla browser to version 1.4.2 or later.

  • What types of attacks are enabled by CVE-2004-0191?

    CVE-2004-0191 enables cross-domain and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through JavaScript events.

  • Which versions of Mozilla are affected by CVE-2004-0191?

    CVE-2004-0191 affects several versions of Mozilla before 1.4.2, including 0.9.5 up to 1.4.1.

  • What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2004-0191?

    Exploiting CVE-2004-0191 can lead to unauthorized interactions with previous web pages, compromising user data and sessions.

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