What is the severity of CVE-2006-2782?

CVE-2006-2782 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow attackers to read arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2782?

To fix CVE-2006-2782, users should update their Firefox or SeaMonkey browsers to a version later than the affected ones.

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2006-2782?

CVE-2006-2782 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 1.5.0.3.

Which versions of SeaMonkey are impacted by CVE-2006-2782?

CVE-2006-2782 impacts SeaMonkey versions up to 1.0.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2782 classified as?

CVE-2006-2782 is classified as a file access vulnerability.

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CVE-2006-2782

medium

4.3

CWE

2/6/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-2782: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jun 02 2006(Updated: )

Firefox 1.5.0.2 does not fix all test cases associated with CVE-2006-1729, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting the target filename into a text box, then turning that box into a file upload control.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mozilla SeaMonkey	<=1.0.1
Mozilla Firefox	<=1.5.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2782?
CVE-2006-2782 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2782?
To fix CVE-2006-2782, users should update their Firefox or SeaMonkey browsers to a version later than the affected ones.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2006-2782?
CVE-2006-2782 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 1.5.0.3.
Which versions of SeaMonkey are impacted by CVE-2006-2782?
CVE-2006-2782 impacts SeaMonkey versions up to 1.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2782 classified as?
CVE-2006-2782 is classified as a file access vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2782?
CVE-2006-2782 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2782?
To fix CVE-2006-2782, users should update their Firefox or SeaMonkey browsers to a version later than the affected ones.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2006-2782?
CVE-2006-2782 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 1.5.0.3.
Which versions of SeaMonkey are impacted by CVE-2006-2782?
CVE-2006-2782 impacts SeaMonkey versions up to 1.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2782 classified as?
CVE-2006-2782 is classified as a file access vulnerability.