CVE-2006-3808: High severity Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.5 and SeaMonkey before 1.0.3 allows remote Proxy AutoConfig (PAC) servers to execute code with elevated privileges via a PAC script that sets the FindProxyForURL function to an eval method on a privileged object.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3808?
CVE-2006-3808 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3808?
To fix CVE-2006-3808, update Mozilla Firefox or SeaMonkey to the latest versions that have patched this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3808?
CVE-2006-3808 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 1.5.0.5 and SeaMonkey versions before 1.0.3.
What systems are at risk from CVE-2006-3808?
Systems running affected versions of Mozilla Firefox or SeaMonkey are at risk from CVE-2006-3808.
Can CVE-2006-3808 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3808 can be exploited remotely via malicious Proxy AutoConfig (PAC) scripts.