CVE-2004-0765
First published: Tue Aug 03 2004(Updated: )
The cert_TestHostName function in Mozilla before 1.7, Firefox before 0.9, and Thunderbird before 0.7, only checks the hostname portion of a certificate when the hostname portion of the URI is not a fully qualified domain name (FQDN), which allows remote attackers to spoof trusted certificates.
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=234058
- 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://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109900315219363&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16868
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11162
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0765?
CVE-2004-0765 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow spoofing of trusted certificates.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0765?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0765, upgrade to Mozilla, Firefox, or Thunderbird versions that are newer than those specified in the vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2004-0765?
CVE-2004-0765 affects Mozilla before version 1.7, Firefox before version 0.9, and Thunderbird before version 0.7.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2004-0765?
CVE-2004-0765 can be exploited by remote attackers leveraging improperly validated hostnames to spoof trusted certificates.
Is CVE-2004-0765 present in the latest browser versions?
CVE-2004-0765 is not present in the latest versions of Mozilla, Firefox, or Thunderbird as they have patched this vulnerability.
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