high
7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-2270

First published: Wed Jul 13 2005(Updated: )

Firefox before 1.0.5 and Mozilla before 1.7.9 does not properly clone base objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by navigating the prototype chain to reach a privileged object.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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
Mozilla Firefox=1.3
Mozilla Firefox=1.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.4-alpha
Mozilla Firefox=1.4.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.5
Mozilla Firefox=1.5-alpha
Mozilla Firefox=1.5-rc1
Mozilla Firefox=1.5-rc2
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.6
Mozilla Firefox=1.6-alpha
Mozilla Firefox=1.6-beta
Mozilla Firefox=1.7
Mozilla Firefox=1.7-alpha
Mozilla Firefox=1.7-beta
Mozilla Firefox=1.7-rc1
Mozilla Firefox=1.7-rc2
Mozilla Firefox=1.7-rc3
Mozilla Firefox=1.7.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.7.2
Mozilla Firefox=1.7.3
Mozilla Firefox=1.7.5
Mozilla Firefox=1.7.6
Mozilla Firefox=1.7.7
Mozilla Firefox=1.7.8

Remedy

http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-56.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2270?

    CVE-2005-2270 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2270?

    To fix CVE-2005-2270, update your Firefox or Mozilla browser to version 1.0.5 or later for Firefox, or 1.7.9 or later for Mozilla.

  • What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2005-2270?

    CVE-2005-2270 affects Firefox versions prior to 1.0.5, including 0.8, 0.9, 0.10, and 1.0.2 through 1.0.4.

  • Can CVE-2005-2270 be exploited by local users?

    CVE-2005-2270 primarily allows remote attackers to exploit it via crafted web content; local user exploitation is not its intended vector.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2270 if I can't update?

    Using an alternative web browser or disabling JavaScript can help mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2005-2270 until you can update.

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