CVE-2005-4809
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox 1.0.1 and possibly other versions, including Mozilla and Thunderbird, allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the Status Bar via an A HREF tag that contains a TABLE tag that contains another A tag.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird | =0.6 | |
| Firefox | =0.8 | |
| Thunderbird | =0.7.2 | |
| Firefox | =0.9.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7.4 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7.5 | |
| Firefox | =0.10.1 | |
| Thunderbird | =1.0 | |
| Firefox | =0.9 | |
| Thunderbird | =1.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =1.0 | |
| Firefox | =1.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =preview_release | |
| Thunderbird | =0.9 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7.6 | |
| Thunderbird | =0.7.3 | |
| Firefox | =0.9.3 | |
| Thunderbird | =0.7 | |
| Firefox | =0.9.2 | |
| Firefox | =0.9-rc | |
| Thunderbird | =0.7.1 | |
| Thunderbird | =0.8 | |
| Firefox | =0.10 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.7.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12798
- http://www.osvdb.org/14885
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013423
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14568
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0260
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=111073068631287&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19540
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4809?
CVE-2005-4809 has been classified as a moderate vulnerability due to its potential to spoof the URL in the Status Bar.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4809?
To fix CVE-2005-4809, update your Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla, or Thunderbird software to the latest version to ensure the vulnerability is patched.
Which software is affected by CVE-2005-4809?
CVE-2005-4809 affects multiple versions of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla, and Thunderbird, particularly versions 0.6 to 1.0.1.
Can CVE-2005-4809 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4809 can be exploited remotely by attackers to spoof URLs in the Status Bar.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-4809 if I cannot update my software?
Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2005-4809; updating to a non-vulnerable version is strongly recommended.
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