CVE-2005-1153: High severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Published Apr 18, 2005
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Updated

Firefox before 1.0.3 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7, when blocking a popup, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a javascript: URL that is executed when the user selects the "Show javascript" option.

Affected Software

34 affected components
Mozilla Firefox=0.8
Mozilla Firefox=0.9
Mozilla Firefox=0.9-rc
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.2
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.3
Mozilla Firefox=0.10
Mozilla Firefox=0.10.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.0
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.2
Mozilla Mozilla=1.3
Mozilla Mozilla=1.4
Mozilla Mozilla=1.4-alpha
Mozilla Mozilla=1.4.1
Mozilla Mozilla=1.5
Mozilla Mozilla=1.5-alpha
Mozilla Mozilla=1.5-rc1
Mozilla Mozilla=1.5-rc2
Mozilla Mozilla=1.5.1
Mozilla Mozilla=1.6
Mozilla Mozilla=1.6-alpha
Mozilla Mozilla=1.6-beta
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7-alpha
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7-beta
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7-rc1
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7-rc2
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7-rc3
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7.1
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7.2
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7.3
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7.5
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7.6

Event History

Apr 18, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1153?

CVE-2005-1153 has been classified as a moderate vulnerability potentially allowing remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1153?

To fix CVE-2005-1153, update your Firefox or Mozilla Suite to versions 1.0.3 or 1.7.7 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2005-1153?

CVE-2005-1153 affects various versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to 1.0.3 and Mozilla Suite prior to 1.7.7.

4

Can I be attacked through CVE-2005-1153?

Yes, CVE-2005-1153 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code if a victim selects the 'Show javascript' option.

5

Is CVE-2005-1153 still a risk today?

While CVE-2005-1153 is an older vulnerability, using unsupported versions of affected software may still expose users to risks.

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