CVE-2004-2657: Low severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
DISPUTED Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.1, and possibly other versions, preserves some records of user activity even after uninstalling, which allows local users who share a Windows profile to view the records after a new installation of Firefox, as reported for the list of Passwords Never Saved web sites. NOTE: The vendor has disputed this issue, stating that "The uninstaller is primarily there to uninstall the application. It is not there to uninstall user data. For the moment I will stick by my module-owner decision."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2657?
The severity of CVE-2004-2657 is low.
How does Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.1 preserve records of user activity?
Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.1 preserves records of user activity even after uninstalling, which allows local users who share a Windows profile to view the records after a new installation of Firefox.
Is CVE-2004-2657 affecting all versions of Mozilla Firefox?
CVE-2004-2657 specifically affects version 1.5.0.1 of Mozilla Firefox, but it may also affect other versions.
How can local users view the preserved records after reinstalling Firefox?
Local users who share a Windows profile can view the preserved records by performing a new installation of Firefox.
Are there any official references for CVE-2004-2657?
Yes, official references for CVE-2004-2657 include Bugzilla reports: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=234680 and https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=330884, as well as a SecurityFocus archive: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431063/100/0/threaded.