critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4565: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Sep 15 2006(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."

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla SeaMonkey<=1.0.4
Firefox<=1.5.0.6
Thunderbird<=1.5.0.6

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/21906

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/21949

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0676.html

Remedy

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0677.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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