CVE-2006-2784
First published: Fri Jun 02 2006(Updated: )
The PLUGINSPAGE functionality in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.4 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute privileged code by tricking a user into installing missing plugins and selecting the "Manual Install" button, then using nested javascript: URLs. NOTE: the manual install button is used for downloading software from a remote web site, so this issue would not cross privilege boundaries if the user progresses to the point of installing malicious software from the attacker-controlled site.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <=1.5.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-36.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18228
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016202
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20376
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-12.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20561
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_35_mozilla.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0578.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21134
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1118
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1120
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21183
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21176
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21178
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21210
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1134
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0610.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0611.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21269
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21270
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0609.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21336
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21324
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21532
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0594.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21631
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:143
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:145
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22066
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0083
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2106
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3748
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26847
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9768
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/323-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/297-3/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/296-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/296-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446658/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435795/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2784?
CVE-2006-2784 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2784?
To fix CVE-2006-2784, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 1.5.0.4 or later.
What impact does CVE-2006-2784 have on users?
CVE-2006-2784 allows remote attackers to execute privileged code through user-assisted actions.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2006-2784?
CVE-2006-2784 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 1.5.0.4.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-2784?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2006-2784; updating Firefox is the recommended action.
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