CVE-2005-0232 Security feature bypass in n/a

What is CVE-2005-0232?

CVE-2005-0232 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 8 Feb 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

Firefox 1.0 allows remote attackers to modify Boolean configuration parameters for the about:config site by using a plugin such as Flash, and the -moz-opacity filter, to display the about:config site then cause the user to double-click at a certain screen position, aka "Fireflashing."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0232?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mozilla Firefox.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0232?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2005-0232 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0232 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox

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• CVE-2022-26486 Mozilla Firefox Use-After-Free Exploited Critical 9.6
• CVE-2022-26485 Mozilla Firefox Use-After-Free Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2019-11707 Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird Type Confusion Exploited High 8.8

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-gqgp-p5w7-3298.