Mozilla Firefox up to 1.5.0.1 js_ValueToFunctionObject access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 1.5.0.1. This vulnerability affects the function js_ValueToFunctionObject. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-1726. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mozilla Firefox up to 1.5.0.1 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects the function js_ValueToFunctionObject. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Firefox and Thunderbird 1.5 before 1.5.0.2, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.1, allows remote attackers to bypass the js_ValueToFunctionObject check and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors involving setTimeout and Firefox ForEach method.

The weakness was published 04/13/2006 by Georgi Guninski (shutdown) with TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative as RHSA-2006:0328 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at mozilla.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-1726 since 04/12/2006. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22588 (Debian DSA-1046-1 : mozilla - 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115354 (Mozilla SeaMonkey Multiple Vulnerabilities).

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 (25825), Tenable (22588), SecurityFocus (BID 17516†), OSVDB (24682†) and Secunia (SA19631†). Similar entries are available at VDB-2162, VDB-2161, VDB-2158 and VDB-2157. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Base Score: 8.8
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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22588
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1046-1 : mozilla - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 56667
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1046-1 (mozilla)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: mozilla.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mozilla.org
Product: mozilla.org

Advisory: RHSA-2006:0328
Researcher: Georgi Guninski (shutdown)
Organization: TippingPoint and the Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-1726 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1726
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2170

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X-Force: 25825 - Multiple Mozilla products js_ValueToFunctionObject() security bypass, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 17516 - Mozilla Suite, Firefox, SeaMonkey, and Thunderbird Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 19631 - Firefox Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 24682 - Mozilla Multiple Products js_ValueToFunctionObject() Security Check Bypass
SecurityTracker: 1015933 - Mozilla Firefox js_ValueToFunctionObject() Security Check Can Be Bypassed by Remote Users to Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 11161 - Mozilla Web-Browsers Arbitrary Code Execution via js_ValueToFunctionObject Bypass, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-1356

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2006 11:11
Updated: 01/20/2025 07:33
Changes: 04/19/2006 11:11 (94), 01/31/2018 09:52 (10), 03/12/2021 18:24 (3), 01/20/2025 07:33 (15)
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Cache ID: 216:A02:103

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