CVE-2005-2271 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof JavaScript dialog origins in iCab, facilitating phishing attacks by misleading users about the source of prompts.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2271?
CVE-2005-2271 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 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
iCab 2.9.8 does not clearly associate a Javascript dialog box with the web page that generated it, which allows remote attackers to spoof a dialog box from a trusted site and facilitates phishing attacks, aka the "Dialog Origin Spoofing Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alexander Clauss Icab.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2271 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-2271 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2271 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cgwp-53w9-wx8r.