CVE-2005-2265: Medium severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
Firefox before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, and Netscape 8.0.2 and 7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (access violation and crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, by calling InstallVersion.compareTo with an object instead of a string.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2265?
CVE-2005-2265 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2265?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2265, update your Mozilla Firefox or Mozilla software to the latest version as per security recommendations.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2265?
CVE-2005-2265 affects Firefox versions before 1.0.5 and Mozilla versions before 1.7.9.
Can CVE-2005-2265 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2265 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
What are the symptoms of an attack exploiting CVE-2005-2265?
The primary symptom of an attack exploiting CVE-2005-2265 is the crash of the affected browser, leading to a denial of service.