CVE-2004-0762 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can install arbitrary extensions by manipulating security dialogs, leading to code execution and privilege escalation in Mozilla browsers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0762?
CVE-2004-0762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 3 Aug 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Mozilla before 1.7, Firefox before 0.9, and Thunderbird before 0.7, allow remote web sites to install arbitrary extensions by using interactive events to manipulate the XPInstall Security dialog box.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0762?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla, Mozilla Thunderbird.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0762?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0762 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-0762 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0762 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-254j-3m2w-23xr.