CVE-2005-0149

Name: CVE-2005-0149
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-02-15T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0149 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Thunderbird 0.6 through 0.9 and Mozilla 1.7 through 1.7.3 does not obey the network.cookie.disableCookieForMailNews preference, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the user's intended privacy and security policy by using cookies in e-mail messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Thunderbird 0.6 through 0.9 and Mozilla 1.7 through 1.7.3 does not obey the network.cookie.disableCookieForMailNews preference, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the user's intended privacy and security policy by using cookies in e-mail messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.7
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.7.1
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.7.2
Mozilla	Mozilla	1.7.3
Mozilla	Thunderbird	0.6
Mozilla	Thunderbird	0.7
Mozilla	Thunderbird	0.7.1
Mozilla	Thunderbird	0.7.2
Mozilla	Thunderbird	0.7.3
Mozilla	Thunderbird	0.9

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/19823
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-11.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_04_25.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-094.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-323.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-335.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12407
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=268107Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19172
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100047
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11407
http://secunia.com/advisories/19823
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-11.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_04_25.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-094.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-323.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-335.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12407
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=268107Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19172
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100047
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11407

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0149?

How severe is CVE-2005-0149?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0149 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0149?

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