CVE-2006-4570
First published: Fri Sep 15 2006(Updated: )
Mozilla Thunderbird before 1.5.0.7 and SeaMonkey before 1.0.5, with "Load Images" enabled, allows remote user-assisted attackers to bypass settings that disable JavaScript via a remote XBL file in a message that is loaded when the user views, forwards, or replies to the original message.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <=1.0.4 | |
| Thunderbird | <=1.5.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-63.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0676.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0677.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20042
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016866
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016867
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21915
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21916
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21939
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21940
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-350-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22036
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_54_mozilla.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-352-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22055
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22074
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22088
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1191
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200610-01.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22247
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22274
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1192
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200610-04.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-361-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22299
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22342
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22391
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22056
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:169
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28962
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10892
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4570?
CVE-2006-4570 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How can I mitigate CVE-2006-4570?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4570, upgrade to Mozilla Thunderbird version 1.5.0.7 or later and SeaMonkey version 1.0.5 or later.
What does CVE-2006-4570 exploit?
CVE-2006-4570 exploits the ability to load remote XBL files in affected email clients, bypassing JavaScript protections.
Is CVE-2006-4570 relevant for all users of Mozilla Thunderbird and SeaMonkey?
CVE-2006-4570 specifically affects users with 'Load Images' enabled in certain earlier versions of Mozilla Thunderbird and SeaMonkey.
Can CVE-2006-4570 affect my privacy?
Yes, CVE-2006-4570 can potentially compromise user privacy by allowing remote attackers to execute unwanted scripts.
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