Mozilla Firefox up to 1.0.2 UI Code DOM Node Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Mozilla Firefox up to 1.0.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component UI Code DOM Node Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-0752. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 1.0.2 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component UI Code DOM Node Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Plugin Finder Service (PFS) in Firefox before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a javascript: URL in the PLUGINSPAGE attribute of an EMBED tag.

The weakness was released 04/18/2005 by Georgi Guninski as MFSA2005-40 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mozilla.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-0752 since 03/17/2005. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21929 (CentOS 4 : Firefox (CESA-2005:383)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117966 (CentOS Security Update for Firefox (CESA-2005:383)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at mozilla.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (21929), SecurityFocus (BID 13228†) and Secunia (SA14938†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-1387, VDB-1391, VDB-1405 and VDB-1399. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 21929
Nessus Name: CentOS 4 : Firefox (CESA-2005:383)
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OpenVAS ID: 57153
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1118-1 (mozilla)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: mozilla.org

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04/16/2005 +30 days 🔍
04/18/2005 +2 days 🔍
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04/21/2005 +3 days 🔍
07/05/2006 +440 days 🔍
03/11/2021 +5363 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: MFSA2005-40
Researcher: Georgi Guninski
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-0752 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0752
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1396

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SecurityFocus: 13228 - Mozilla Firefox PLUGINSPAGE Remote Script Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 14938 - Mozilla Firefox Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/21/2005 11:56
Updated: 03/11/2021 09:11
Changes: 04/21/2005 11:56 (72), 01/31/2018 09:52 (4), 03/11/2021 09:07 (7), 03/11/2021 09:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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