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CVE-2004-0906

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

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CVE-2004-0906 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XPInstall installer in Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 sets insecure permissions for certain installed files within xpi packages, which could allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XPInstall installer in Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 sets insecure permissions for certain installed files within xpi packages, which could allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

34.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaMozilla0.8
MozillaMozilla0.9.2
MozillaMozilla0.9.2.1
MozillaMozilla0.9.3
MozillaMozilla0.9.4
MozillaMozilla0.9.4.1
MozillaMozilla0.9.5
MozillaMozilla0.9.6
MozillaMozilla0.9.7
MozillaMozilla0.9.8
MozillaMozilla0.9.9
MozillaMozilla0.9.35
MozillaMozilla0.9.48
MozillaMozilla1.0
MozillaMozilla1.0.1
MozillaMozilla1.0.2
MozillaMozilla1.1
MozillaMozilla1.2
MozillaMozilla1.2.1
MozillaMozilla1.3
MozillaMozilla1.3.1
MozillaMozilla1.4
MozillaMozilla1.4.1
MozillaMozilla1.4.2
MozillaMozilla1.4.4
MozillaMozilla1.5
MozillaMozilla1.5.1
MozillaMozilla1.6
MozillaMozilla1.7
MozillaMozilla1.7.1
MozillaMozilla1.7.2
MozillaThunderbird0.1
MozillaThunderbird0.2
MozillaThunderbird0.3
MozillaThunderbird0.4
MozillaThunderbird0.5
MozillaThunderbird0.6
MozillaThunderbird0.7
MozillaThunderbird0.7.1
MozillaThunderbird0.7.2
MozillaThunderbird0.7.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0906?
The XPInstall installer in Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 sets insecure permissions for certain installed files within xpi packages, which could allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files or execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0906?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0906 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0906?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST