CVE-2005-1575
First published: Sat May 14 2005(Updated: )
The file download dialog in Mozilla Firefox 0.10.1 and 1.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to hide the real file types of downloaded files via the Content-Type HTTP header and a filename containing whitespace, dots, or ASCII byte 160.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =0.10.1 | |
| Firefox | =1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1575?
CVE-2005-1575 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for users to be tricked into downloading harmful files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1575?
To fix CVE-2005-1575, upgrade to a later version of Mozilla Firefox that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2005-1575?
CVE-2005-1575 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 0.10.1 and 1.0.
Can CVE-2005-1575 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1575 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted HTTP headers.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2005-1575?
CVE-2005-1575 allows remote attackers to obscure the true file types of downloaded files.
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