CVE-2005-2267
First published: Wed Jul 13 2005(Updated: )
Firefox before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to steal information and possibly execute arbitrary code by using standalone applications such as Flash and QuickTime to open a javascript: URL, which is run in the context of the previous page, and may lead to code execution if the standalone application loads a privileged chrome: 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/mfsa2005-53.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=298255
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-252.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14242
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014469
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16043
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=160202
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-586.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-587.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%3A1172
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11334
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1073
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2267?
CVE-2005-2267 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2267?
To fix CVE-2005-2267, upgrade to Firefox version 1.0.5 or later.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2005-2267?
CVE-2005-2267 affects Firefox versions 0.8 through 1.0.4.
What risks are associated with CVE-2005-2267?
The risks associated with CVE-2005-2267 include unauthorized information access and potential execution of malicious code.
Can CVE-2005-2267 be exploited without user interaction?
Exploitation of CVE-2005-2267 may require user interaction, such as visiting a malicious site or opening a crafted document.
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