CVE-2006-1790: Critical severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
A regression fix in Mozilla Firefox 1.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the InstallTrigger.install method, which leads to memory corruption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1790?
CVE-2006-1790 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1790?
To fix CVE-2006-1790, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox versions newer than 1.0.7 that have patched this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1790 enable?
CVE-2006-1790 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in affected versions of Mozilla Firefox.
Which version of Firefox is affected by CVE-2006-1790?
CVE-2006-1790 specifically affects Mozilla Firefox version 1.0.7.
Can CVE-2006-1790 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2006-1790 can be exploited by remote attackers, typically without requiring user interaction.