CVE-2006-4565: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 15, 2006
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.7, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.7, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a JavaScript regular expression with a "minimal quantifier."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mozilla SeaMonkey<=1.0.4
Mozilla Firefox<=1.5.0.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<=1.5.0.6

Event History

Sep 15, 2006
CVE Published
06:07 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4565?

CVE-2006-4565 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4565?

To fix CVE-2006-4565, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 1.5.0.7, Thunderbird version 1.5.0.7, or SeaMonkey version 1.0.5 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2006-4565?

CVE-2006-4565 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 1.5.0.6, Thunderbird versions up to 1.5.0.6, and SeaMonkey versions up to 1.0.4.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2006-4565 involve?

CVE-2006-4565 involves a heap-based buffer overflow attack triggered by a JavaScript regular expression using a minimal quantifier.

5

Can CVE-2006-4565 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-4565 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause crashes and possibly execute code on affected systems.

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