CVE-2005-0587
First published: Mon Feb 28 2005(Updated: )
Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6 allows remote malicious web sites to overwrite arbitrary files by tricking the user into downloading a .LNK (link) file twice, which overwrites the file that was referenced in the first .LNK file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| 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 | |
| Firefox | <1.0.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <1.7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0587?
CVE-2005-0587 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote exploitation through social engineering.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0587?
To fix CVE-2005-0587, update to Firefox version 1.0.1 or later, or Mozilla version 1.7.6 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2005-0587?
CVE-2005-0587 affects Firefox versions before 1.0.1 and all Mozilla versions before 1.7.6.
Can CVE-2005-0587 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2005-0587 can lead to data loss by overwriting arbitrary files on the user's system.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-0587 exploit?
CVE-2005-0587 exploits user interaction by tricking them into downloading a specifically crafted .LNK file.
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