Mozilla Firefox up to 1.5 Save as File

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 1.5 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Save as File Handler. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-1736. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Mozilla Firefox up to 1.5 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown code of the component Save as File Handler. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Mozilla Firefox 1.x before 1.5 and 1.0.x before 1.0.8, Mozilla Suite before 1.7.13, and SeaMonkey before 1.0 allows remote attackers to trick users into downloading and saving an executable file via an image that is overlaid by a transparent image link that points to the executable, which causes the executable to be saved when the user clicks the "Save image as..." option. NOTE: this attack is made easier due to a GUI truncation issue that prevents the user from seeing the malicious extension when there is extra whitespace in the filename.

The weakness was published 04/13/2006 by Michael Krax (moz_bug_r_a4) with TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative as MFSA2006-16 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mozilla.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-1736 since 04/12/2006. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22586 (Debian DSA-1044-1 : mozilla-firefox - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at mozilla.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3977.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (25814), Tenable (22586), SecurityFocus (BID 17516†), OSVDB (24665†) and Secunia (SA19631†). Similar entries are available at VDB-2162, VDB-2161, VDB-2158 and VDB-2157. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22586
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1044-1 : mozilla-firefox - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 56664
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1044-1 (mozilla-firefox)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: mozilla.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: MFSA2006-16
Researcher: Michael Krax (moz_bug_r_a4)
Organization: TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-1736 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1736
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2160

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X-Force: 25814 - Multiple Mozilla products "save image as" file extension spoofing, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 17516 - Mozilla Suite, Firefox, SeaMonkey, and Thunderbird Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 19631 - Firefox Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 24665 - Mozilla Multiple Products Transparent Image Link Arbitrary File Download
Vulnerability Center: 11249 - Various Mozilla Web Browsers Allow Tricking Users into Saving an Executable File, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-1356

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2006 15:02
Updated: 03/12/2021 17:31
Changes: 04/18/2006 15:02 (89), 01/31/2018 09:52 (9), 03/12/2021 17:31 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:D16:103

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