CVE-2006-4568: XSS

Published Sep 15, 2006
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.7 and SeaMonkey before 1.0.5 allows remote attackers to bypass the security model and inject content into the sub-frame of another site via targetWindow.frames[n].document.open(), which facilitates spoofing and other attacks.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<=1.5.0.6
Mozilla SeaMonkey<=1.0.4

Event History

Sep 15, 2006
CVE Published
07:07 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4568?

CVE-2006-4568 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

What does CVE-2006-4568 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2006-4568 allows remote attackers to inject content into the sub-frame of another site, leading to spoofing and related attacks.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2006-4568?

CVE-2006-4568 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 1.5.0.7 and SeaMonkey versions before 1.0.5.

4

How do I fix CVE-2006-4568?

To mitigate CVE-2006-4568, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 1.5.0.7 or later and SeaMonkey version 1.0.5 or later.

5

What kind of attacks can CVE-2006-4568 facilitate?

CVE-2006-4568 can facilitate spoofing attacks and potentially other security issues due to its ability to bypass the security model.

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