CVE-2004-2227 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can trick users into downloading malicious files by exploiting filename truncation in the download dialog.
- 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-2004-2227?
CVE-2004-2227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 17 Jul 2005. 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 1.0 truncates long filenames in the file download dialog box, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into downloading files with dangerous extensions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2227?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2227?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2227 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-2227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2227 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-655m-g765-53v3.