CVE-2005-0591 Other in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

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.

All Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x3xw-gpqw-j8j2.

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