CVE-2004-0762
First published: Tue Aug 03 2004(Updated: )
Mozilla before 1.7, Firefox before 0.9, and Thunderbird before 0.7, allow remote web sites to install arbitrary extensions by using interactive events to manipulate the XPInstall Security dialog box.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird | <=0.7 | |
| Firefox | <=0.9 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <=1.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=162020
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11999/
- http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html#mozilla1.7
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-421.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_36_mozilla.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15495
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-07/0264.html
- http://www.squarefree.com/2004/07/01/race-conditions-in-security-dialogs/
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109900315219363&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16623
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4403
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10032
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0762?
CVE-2004-0762 is considered a moderate vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary extension installation.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0762?
To fix CVE-2004-0762, update Mozilla, Firefox, or Thunderbird to versions that are beyond the vulnerable releases: Mozilla 1.7.1, Firefox 0.9.1, or Thunderbird 0.7.1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0762?
CVE-2004-0762 affects Mozilla versions before 1.7, Firefox versions before 0.9, and Thunderbird versions before 0.7.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0762 enable?
CVE-2004-0762 enables an attacker to manipulate the XPInstall Security dialog box to install malicious extensions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0762?
While updating to the latest software versions is the best resolution for CVE-2004-0762, users can also disable extension installation in their browser settings as a temporary workaround.
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