CVE-2005-1160: Medium severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
The privileged "chrome" UI code in Firefox before 1.0.3 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by overriding certain properties or methods of DOM nodes, as demonstrated using multiple attacks involving the eval function or the Script object.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1160?
CVE-2005-1160 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1160?
To mitigate CVE-2005-1160, update Firefox or Mozilla Suite to version 1.0.3 or later for Firefox and 1.7.7 or later for Mozilla Suite.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1160?
CVE-2005-1160 affects multiple versions of Firefox, including versions 0.8 to 1.0.2, and various releases of Mozilla Suite.
Can CVE-2005-1160 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2005-1160 allows remote attackers to gain elevated privileges which could facilitate remote code execution.
What should I do if I cannot update my software to fix CVE-2005-1160?
If you cannot update, consider employing other security measures such as using a firewall, disabling JavaScript, or using a different, secure browser.