CVE-2005-0586 Other in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can spoof file extensions via Content-Disposition headers, tricking users into downloading dangerous content in Firefox and Mozilla.

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-2005-0586?

CVE-2005-0586 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 allows remote malicious web sites to spoof the extensions of files to download via the Content-Disposition header, which could be used to trick users into downloading dangerous content.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0586?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0586?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2005-0586 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0586 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wrw4-477q-3qjh.

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