CVE-2005-1476: Medium severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Published May 9, 2005
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Updated

Firefox 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript in other domains by using an IFRAME and causing the browser to navigate to a previous javascript: URL, which can lead to arbitrary code execution when combined with CVE-2005-1477.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mozilla Firefox<=1.0.3

Remediation

Event History

May 9, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1476?

CVE-2005-1476 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1476?

To fix CVE-2005-1476, upgrade Firefox to version 1.0.4 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2005-1476?

CVE-2005-1476 affects all versions of Firefox prior to 1.0.4.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2005-1476?

The risks of CVE-2005-1476 include unauthorized execution of JavaScript from other domains, leading to possible data theft or system compromise.

5

Is CVE-2005-1476 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2005-1476 is related to CVE-2005-1477, which may compound its impact.

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