CVE-2004-0648: Critical severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2004
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Updated

Mozilla (Suite) before 1.7.1, Firefox before 0.9.2, and Thunderbird before 0.7.2 allow remote attackers to launch arbitrary programs via a URI referencing the shell: protocol.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<=0.9.2
Mozilla Mozilla<=1.7.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<=0.7.2

Event History

Jul 13, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0648?

CVE-2004-0648 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0648?

To fix CVE-2004-0648, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 0.9.2 or later, Mozilla Suite version 1.7.1 or later, or Thunderbird version 0.7.2 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0648?

CVE-2004-0648 affects Mozilla Suite versions before 1.7.1, Firefox versions before 0.9.2, and Thunderbird versions before 0.7.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2004-0648 facilitate?

CVE-2004-0648 facilitates an attack that allows the execution of arbitrary programs via a URI using the shell: protocol.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0648 if I cannot upgrade?

A possible workaround for CVE-2004-0648 includes disabling the shell: protocol to prevent execution of remote commands.

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