CVE-2005-0584 Other in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Firefox fails to shift focus to the tab triggering HTTP authentication, potentially facilitating spoofing and phishing attacks.

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
Available

What is CVE-2005-0584?

CVE-2005-0584 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 28 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 before 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6, when displaying the HTTP Authentication dialog, do not change the focus to the tab that generated the prompt, which could facilitate spoofing and phishing attacks.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0584?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0584?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2005-0584 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0584 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v9x2-68hw-cwxx.

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