CVE-2005-0233: High severity Mozilla Camino vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2005
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Updated

The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Firefox 1.0, Camino .8.5, and Mozilla before 1.7.6 allows remote attackers to spoof domain names using punycode encoded domain names that are decoded in URLs and SSL certificates in a way that uses homograph characters from other character sets, which facilitates phishing attacks.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Mozilla Camino=0.8.5
Mozilla Firefox=1.0
Mozilla Mozilla<1.7.6
OmniGroup OmniWeb=5
Opera Opera Browser<=7.54
Opera Software Opera Web Browser=7.54

Event History

Feb 7, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0233?

CVE-2005-0233 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for domain spoofing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0233?

To fix CVE-2005-0233, update affected software to the latest version that mitigates the issue.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2005-0233?

CVE-2005-0233 impacts Mozilla Firefox 1.0, Camino 0.8.5, and older versions of Opera and Mozilla.

4

How does CVE-2005-0233 exploit domain names?

CVE-2005-0233 exploits domain names by allowing attackers to use homograph characters in punycode encoded domain names.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2005-0233 on users?

The impact of CVE-2005-0233 on users includes the risk of falling victim to phishing attacks through spoofed domain names.

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