CVE-2005-0591 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof security and download dialogs in Firefox to trick users into executing scripts or files, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2005-0591?
CVE-2005-0591 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 allows remote attackers to spoof the (1) security and (2) download modal dialog boxes, which could be used to trick users into executing script or downloading and executing a file, aka "Firespoofing."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0591?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Firefox.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0591?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2005-0591 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0591 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3xw-gpqw-j8j2.