CVE-2004-0906: Medium severity mozilla mozilla vulnerability
The XPInstall installer in Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 sets insecure permissions for certain installed files within xpi packages, which could allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0906?
CVE-2004-0906 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0906?
To fix CVE-2004-0906, update your Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to a version that is 1.7.3 or later.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2004-0906?
CVE-2004-0906 affects various versions of Mozilla Firefox before 1.7.3 and Thunderbird before 0.8.
Can CVE-2004-0906 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-0906 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
What files are insecure due to CVE-2004-0906?
The XPInstall installer in affected versions sets insecure permissions for certain files within xpi packages.