CVE-2004-0909 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can trick users into installing software by manipulating security dialogs in Mozilla browsers via signed scripts.
- 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-2004-0909?
CVE-2004-0909 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Mozilla, published on 24 Sep 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 Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 may allow remote attackers to trick users into performing unexpected actions, including installing software, via signed scripts that request enhanced abilities using the enablePrivilege parameter, then modify the meaning of certain security-relevant dialog messages.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0909?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mozilla Mozilla, Mozilla Thunderbird.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0909?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0909 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-0909 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0909 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Mozilla
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fmr4-hv22-46fr.