CVE-2004-2475: XSS

Published Dec 31, 2004
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Google Toolbar 2.0.114.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via about.html in the About section. NOTE: some followup posts suggest that the demonstration code's use of the res:// protocol does not cross privilege boundaries, since it is not allowed in the Internet Zone. Thus this might not be a vulnerability.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Google toolbar=2.0.114.1
Google toolbar=1.1.41
Google toolbar=2.0.114.1
Google toolbar=1.1.58
Google toolbar=1.1.44
Google toolbar=1.1.42
Google toolbar=1.1.49
Google toolbar=1.1.55
Google toolbar=1.1.48
Google toolbar=1.1.57
Google toolbar=1.1.47
Google toolbar=1.1.43
Google toolbar=1.1.60
Google toolbar=1.1.54
Google toolbar=1.1.53
Google toolbar=1.1.56
Google toolbar=1.1.59
Google toolbar=1.1.45

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2475?

CVE-2004-2475 is classified as a high severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2475?

To address CVE-2004-2475, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Google Toolbar, as specific patches are not provided.

3

What impact does CVE-2004-2475 have on users?

CVE-2004-2475 can allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or information theft.

4

Which versions of Google Toolbar are affected by CVE-2004-2475?

CVE-2004-2475 affects Google Toolbar versions 1.1.41 through 2.0.114.1.

5

Can CVE-2004-2475 be exploited using a specific method?

Yes, CVE-2004-2475 can be exploited by injecting scripts via the about.html page in the About section of Google Toolbar.

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