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CVE-2005-0148

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

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CVE-2005-0148 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Thunderbird before 0.9, when running on Windows systems, uses the default handler when processing javascript: links, which invokes Internet Explorer and may expose the Thunderbird user to vulnerabilities in the version of Internet Explorer that is installed on the user's system. NOTE: since the invocation between multiple products is a common practice, and the vulnerabilities inherent in multi-product interactions are not easily enumerable, this issue might be REJECTED in the future.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Thunderbird before 0.9, when running on Windows systems, uses the default handler when processing javascript: links, which invokes Internet Explorer and may expose the Thunderbird user to vulnerabilities in the version of Internet Explorer that is installed on the user's system. NOTE: since the invocation between multiple products is a common practice, and the vulnerabilities inherent in multi-product interactions are not easily enumerable, this issue might be REJECTED in the future.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.01%

58.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaThunderbird0.6
MozillaThunderbird0.7
MozillaThunderbird0.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0148?
Thunderbird before 0.9, when running on Windows systems, uses the default handler when processing javascript: links, which invokes Internet Explorer and may expose the Thunderbird user to vulnerabilities in the version of Internet Explorer that is installed on the user's system. NOTE: since the invocation between multiple products is a common practice, and the vulnerabilities inherent in multi-product interactions are not easily enumerable, this issue might be REJECTED in the future.
How severe is CVE-2005-0148?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0148 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0148?
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