CVE-2006-6077: Medium severity mozilla firefox vulnerability
The (1) Password Manager in Mozilla Firefox 2.0, and 1.5.0.8 and earlier; and the (2) Passcard Manager in Netscape 8.1.2 and possibly other versions, do not properly verify that an ACTION URL in a FORM element containing a password INPUT element matches the web site for which the user stored a password, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords via a password INPUT element on a different web page located on the web site intended for this password.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6077?
CVE-2006-6077 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6077?
To fix CVE-2006-6077, users should update to Mozilla Firefox version 2.0 or later, or upgrade their Netscape Navigator to a safer version.
What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2006-6077?
Mozilla Firefox versions 1.5 and 2.0, including all updates up to 1.5.0.8 are affected by CVE-2006-6077.
What does CVE-2006-6077 vulnerability involve?
CVE-2006-6077 involves improper verification of the ACTION URL in a FORM element, leading to potential exposure of stored passwords.
Which versions of Netscape are affected by CVE-2006-6077?
Netscape Navigator version 8.1.2 is specifically mentioned as being affected by CVE-2006-6077.