CVE-2005-0232

Name: CVE-2005-0232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Firefox 1.0 allows remote attackers to modify Boolean configuration parameters for the about:config site by using a plugin such as Flash, and the -moz-opacity filter, to display the about:config site then cause the user to double-click at a certain screen position, aka "Fireflashing.". EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Firefox 1.0 allows remote attackers to modify Boolean configuration parameters for the about:config site by using a plugin such as Flash, and the -moz-opacity filter, to display the about:config site then cause the user to double-click at a certain screen position, aka "Fireflashing."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.65%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	1.0

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110781055630856&w=2
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mikx.de/fireflashing/Exploit
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-27.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_16_mozilla_firefox.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-176.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-323.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=280664Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19266
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10967
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110781055630856&w=2
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-10.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-30.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mikx.de/fireflashing/Exploit
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-27.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_16_mozilla_firefox.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-176.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-323.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-384.html
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=280664Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19266
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10967

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0232?

How severe is CVE-2005-0232?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0232?

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