CVE-2004-0759: Medium severity Mozilla Mozilla vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2004
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Updated

Mozilla before 1.7 allows remote web servers to read arbitrary files via Javascript that sets the value of an <input type="file"> tag.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mozilla Mozilla

Event History

Aug 3, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0759?

CVE-2004-0759 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive file information.

2

How does CVE-2004-0759 exploit work?

CVE-2004-0759 allows remote web servers to access local files through a manipulated <input type="file"> tag in JavaScript.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0759?

CVE-2004-0759 affects Mozilla versions before 1.7.

4

How do I fix CVE-2004-0759?

To fix CVE-2004-0759, upgrade to Mozilla version 1.7 or later.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-0759?

The potential impacts of CVE-2004-0759 include unauthorized access to local files, leading to information disclosure.

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