CVE-2007-1762
First published: Fri Mar 30 2007(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.1 through 2.0.0.3 does not canonicalize URLs before checking them against the phishing site blacklist, which allows remote attackers to bypass phishing protection via multiple / (slash) characters in the URL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =2.0.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =2.0.0.2 | |
| Firefox | =2.0.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1762?
CVE-2007-1762 has a medium severity level due to its potential to bypass phishing protection.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1762?
To fix CVE-2007-1762, you should update your Mozilla Firefox to version 2.0.0.4 or later.
What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2007-1762?
CVE-2007-1762 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 2.0.0.1 through 2.0.0.3.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-1762 enable?
CVE-2007-1762 enables attackers to bypass phishing protection by manipulating URL encoding with multiple slashes.
Is CVE-2007-1762 related to phishing attacks?
Yes, CVE-2007-1762 is specifically related to phishing as it circumvents the URL filtering mechanism in Firefox.
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