CVE-2006-0236: Code Injection
First published: Wed Jan 18 2006(Updated: )
GUI display truncation vulnerability in Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2, 1.0.6, and 1.0.7 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment with a filename containing a large number of spaces ending with a dangerous extension that is not displayed by Thunderbird, along with an inconsistent Content-Type header, which could be used to trick a user into downloading dangerous content by dragging or saving the attachment.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird | =1.0.7 | |
| Thunderbird | =1.0 | |
| Thunderbird | =1.0.1 | |
| Thunderbird | =1.5-beta2 | |
| Thunderbird | =1.0.2 | |
| Thunderbird | =1.0.6 | |
| Thunderbird | =1.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-22/advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=300246
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16271
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15907
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:021
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0230
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24164
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422148/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0236?
CVE-2006-0236 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution when exploiting the GUI display truncation in certain versions of Mozilla Thunderbird.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0236?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0236, users should update to the latest version of Mozilla Thunderbird or apply any available security patches that address this vulnerability.
Which versions of Mozilla Thunderbird are affected by CVE-2006-0236?
CVE-2006-0236 affects Mozilla Thunderbird versions 1.0.2, 1.0.6, 1.0.7, and earlier, including some beta versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0236 enable?
CVE-2006-0236 enables user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine via specially crafted email attachments.
Is CVE-2006-0236 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2006-0236 is considered a remote vulnerability because it can be exploited through email attachments without requiring local access to the system.
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