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CVE-2004-0909

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

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CVE-2004-0909 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 may allow remote attackers to trick users into performing unexpected actions, including installing software, via signed scripts that request enhanced abilities using the enablePrivilege parameter, then modify the meaning of certain security-relevant dialog messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 may allow remote attackers to trick users into performing unexpected actions, including installing software, via signed scripts that request enhanced abilities using the enablePrivilege parameter, then modify the meaning of certain security-relevant dialog messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.71%

74.4th 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

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Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0909?
Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 may allow remote attackers to trick users into performing unexpected actions, including installing software, via signed scripts that request enhanced abilities using the enablePrivilege parameter, then modify the meaning of certain security-relevant dialog messages.
How severe is CVE-2004-0909?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0909 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0909?
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