CVE-2005-0591
First published: Mon Feb 28 2005(Updated: )
Firefox before 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the (1) security and (2) download modal dialog boxes, which could be used to trick users into executing script or downloading and executing a file, aka "Firespoofing."
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 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mikx.de/index.php?p=7
- http://www.mikx.de/firespoofing/
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=260560
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12234
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13786
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-176.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-16.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110547286002188&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18864
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10039
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100042
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0591?
CVE-2005-0591 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to spoof critical dialog boxes.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0591?
To fix CVE-2005-0591, users should upgrade to Firefox version 1.0.1 or later.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2005-0591?
CVE-2005-0591 affects Firefox versions 0.8 to 1.0, inclusive.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-0591 enable?
CVE-2005-0591 enables attackers to execute script or download harmful files by spoofing security dialogs.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0591 if I cannot upgrade Firefox?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2005-0591; upgrading is the recommended solution.
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