CVE-2005-2264
First published: Wed Jul 13 2005(Updated: )
Firefox before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to steal sensitive information by opening a malicious link in the Firefox sidebar using the _search target, then injecting script into other pages via a data: URL.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =0.8 | |
| Firefox | =0.9 | |
| Firefox | =0.9-rc | |
| Firefox | =0.9.1 | |
| Firefox | =0.9.2 | |
| Firefox | =0.9.3 | |
| Firefox | =0.10 | |
| Firefox | =0.10.1 | |
| Firefox | =1.0 | |
| Firefox | =1.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =1.0.2 | |
| Firefox | =1.0.3 | |
| Firefox | =1.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-49.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=294074
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-252.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14242
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16043
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-586.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_45_mozilla.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_sr.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1075
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9887
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100009
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2264?
CVE-2005-2264 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2264?
To fix CVE-2005-2264, upgrade to Firefox version 1.0.5 or later.
What kind of information can be stolen through CVE-2005-2264?
CVE-2005-2264 allows remote attackers to steal sensitive information by injecting scripts into other pages.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2005-2264?
CVE-2005-2264 affects multiple versions of Firefox prior to 1.0.5, including versions 0.8, 0.9, and 1.0.x.
Is any user action required to exploit CVE-2005-2264?
Yes, a user must click on a malicious link that is opened in the Firefox sidebar for the exploit to be effective.
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