CVE-2006-0916: High severity Bugzilla vulnerability

Published Feb 28, 2006
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Updated

Bugzilla 2.19.3 through 2.20 does not properly handle "//" sequences in URLs when redirecting a user from the login form, which could cause it to generate a partial URL in a form action that causes the user's browser to send the form data to another domain.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Bugzilla=2.19.3
Bugzilla=2.20-rc2
Bugzilla=2.20-rc1
Bugzilla=2.20
Bugzilla=2.21.2
Bugzilla=2.21.1
Bugzilla=2.21

Event History

Feb 28, 2006
CVE Published
11:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0916?

CVE-2006-0916 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0916?

To fix CVE-2006-0916, upgrade Bugzilla to version 2.21 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-0916?

CVE-2006-0916 affects users of Bugzilla versions 2.19.3 through 2.21.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-0916?

CVE-2006-0916 is a URL redirection vulnerability that can lead to information exposure.

5

What impact can CVE-2006-0916 have on users?

CVE-2006-0916 can potentially allow malicious websites to capture form data submitted by users.

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