CVE-2004-1753: Low severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
The Apple Java plugin, as used in Netscape 7.1 and 7.2, Mozilla 1.7.2, and Firefox 0.9.3 on MacOS X 10.3.5, when tabbed browsing is enabled, does not properly handle SetWindow(NULL) calls, which allows Java applets from one tab to draw to other tabs and facilitates phishing attacks that spoof tabs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1753?
CVE-2004-1753 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate phishing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1753?
To fix CVE-2004-1753, users should update to a more recent and patched version of their browser that does not utilize the vulnerable Apple Java plugin.
Which software is affected by CVE-2004-1753?
CVE-2004-1753 affects the Apple Java plugin used in Netscape Navigator 7.1, 7.2, Mozilla 1.7.2, and Firefox 0.9.3 running on MacOS X 10.3.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-1753 facilitate?
CVE-2004-1753 facilitates phishing attacks that spoof tabs, allowing malicious Java applets to draw content across different tabs.
Why is CVE-2004-1753 considered a tabbed browsing issue?
CVE-2004-1753 is considered a tabbed browsing issue because it arises from improper handling of window calls when tabbed browsing is enabled.