high
7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-3805

First published: Thu Jul 27 2006(Updated: )

The Javascript engine in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.5, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving garbage collection that causes deletion of a temporary object that is still being used.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.1
Firefox=1.5.0.3
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0
Firefox=1.5
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0.2
Thunderbird=1.5
Thunderbird=1.5.0.2
Firefox=1.5.0.2
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.0
Firefox=1.5.0.4
Firefox=1.5.0.1
Thunderbird=1.5.0.4

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/19873

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/21216

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/21228

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/21229

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19181

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3805?

    CVE-2006-3805 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3805?

    To fix CVE-2006-3805, update Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3805?

    CVE-2006-3805 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 1.5.0.5, Thunderbird versions before 1.5.0.5, and SeaMonkey versions before 1.0.3.

  • Is CVE-2006-3805 still a risk for current users?

    CVE-2006-3805 is not a risk for users with updated versions of Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-3805?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2006-3805 include unauthorized access and the execution of arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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