What is the severity of CVE-2004-2227?

CVE-2004-2227 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for tricking users into downloading files with dangerous extensions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2227?

To mitigate CVE-2004-2227, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 1.0 or later.

What impact does CVE-2004-2227 have on users?

CVE-2004-2227 allows remote attackers to deceive users by presenting misleading filenames, leading to potential file downloads that may contain malware.

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2004-2227?

Versions of Mozilla Firefox before 1.0, including 0.8, 0.9, and their subversions, are affected by CVE-2004-2227.

Is CVE-2004-2227 still a risk today?

While CVE-2004-2227 primarily affects outdated versions of Firefox, users should always keep their software updated to avoid any similar vulnerabilities.

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CVE-2004-2227

medium

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NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2004

17/7/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-2227

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Mozilla Firefox before 1.0 truncates long filenames in the file download dialog box, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into downloading files with dangerous extensions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mozilla Firefox	=0.8
Mozilla Firefox	=0.9.1
Mozilla Firefox	=0.10.1
Mozilla Firefox	=0.9
Mozilla Firefox	=0.9.3
Mozilla Firefox	=0.9.2
Mozilla Firefox	=0.9-rc
Mozilla Firefox	=0.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2227?
CVE-2004-2227 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for tricking users into downloading files with dangerous extensions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2227?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2227, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 1.0 or later.
What impact does CVE-2004-2227 have on users?
CVE-2004-2227 allows remote attackers to deceive users by presenting misleading filenames, leading to potential file downloads that may contain malware.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2004-2227?
Versions of Mozilla Firefox before 1.0, including 0.8, 0.9, and their subversions, are affected by CVE-2004-2227.
Is CVE-2004-2227 still a risk today?
While CVE-2004-2227 primarily affects outdated versions of Firefox, users should always keep their software updated to avoid any similar vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2227?
CVE-2004-2227 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for tricking users into downloading files with dangerous extensions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2227?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2227, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 1.0 or later.
What impact does CVE-2004-2227 have on users?
CVE-2004-2227 allows remote attackers to deceive users by presenting misleading filenames, leading to potential file downloads that may contain malware.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2004-2227?
Versions of Mozilla Firefox before 1.0, including 0.8, 0.9, and their subversions, are affected by CVE-2004-2227.
Is CVE-2004-2227 still a risk today?
While CVE-2004-2227 primarily affects outdated versions of Firefox, users should always keep their software updated to avoid any similar vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2227?

How do I fix CVE-2004-2227?

What impact does CVE-2004-2227 have on users?

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2004-2227?

Is CVE-2004-2227 still a risk today?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2227?

How do I fix CVE-2004-2227?

What impact does CVE-2004-2227 have on users?

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2004-2227?

Is CVE-2004-2227 still a risk today?