CVE-2005-0578
First published: Sun Feb 27 2005(Updated: )
Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.6 use a predictable filename for the plugin temporary directory, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files of other users via a symlink attack on the plugtmp directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =0.8 | |
| Firefox | =0.9 | |
| Firefox | =0.9-rc | |
| Firefox | =0.9.1 | |
| Firefox | =0.9.2 | |
| Firefox | =0.9.3 | |
| Firefox | =0.10 | |
| Firefox | =0.10.1 | |
| Firefox | =1.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.3 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.4 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.4-alpha | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.4.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.5 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.5-alpha | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.5-rc1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.5-rc2 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.5.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.6 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.6-alpha | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.6-beta | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7-alpha | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7-beta | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7-rc1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7-rc2 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7-rc3 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7.2 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7.3 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-28.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-176.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12659
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10954
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0578?
CVE-2005-0578 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file deletion through a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0578?
To fix CVE-2005-0578, you should upgrade to Firefox version 1.0.1 or Mozilla Suite version 1.7.6 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2005-0578?
CVE-2005-0578 affects Firefox versions prior to 1.0.1.
Can local users exploit CVE-2005-0578?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2005-0578 to delete arbitrary files of other users if they have access to the affected systems.
Are both Firefox and Mozilla Suite vulnerable to CVE-2005-0578?
Yes, both Firefox prior to version 1.0.1 and Mozilla Suite prior to version 1.7.6 are vulnerable to CVE-2005-0578.
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