CVE-2005-1156: High severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
Firefox before 1.0.3, Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7, and Netscape 7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script and code via a new search plugin using sidebar.addSearchEngine, aka "Firesearching 1."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1156?
CVE-2005-1156 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting certain versions of Firefox and Mozilla applications.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1156?
To fix CVE-2005-1156, users should upgrade to Firefox version 1.0.3 or later, Mozilla Suite version 1.7.7 or later, or Netscape Navigator version 7.2 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2005-1156?
CVE-2005-1156 affects Firefox versions prior to 1.0.3, Mozilla Suite versions prior to 1.7.7, and Netscape 7.2.
Can CVE-2005-1156 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1156 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts and code.
Is CVE-2005-1156 specific to Windows operating systems?
No, CVE-2005-1156 is not limited to Windows, as it affects cross-platform software including various versions of Mozilla and Firefox.