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CVE-2005-0215

First published: Sun Feb 06 2005(Updated: )

Mozilla 1.6 and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a XBM (X BitMap) file with a large (1) height or (2) width value.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox=1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0215?

    CVE-2005-0215 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0215?

    To fix CVE-2005-0215, upgrade to a version of Mozilla that is not affected by this vulnerability, such as later versions after 1.6.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2005-0215?

    CVE-2005-0215 affects Mozilla version 1.6 and potentially earlier versions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-0215 represent?

    CVE-2005-0215 represents a denial of service attack that can crash the application.

  • Can CVE-2005-0215 be exploited through files?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0215 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted XBM file with large height or width values.

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