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CVE-2005-1157

UnknownEPSS 2.46%

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CVE-2005-1157 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Firefox before 1.0.3, Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7, and Netscape 7.2 allows remote attackers to replace existing search plugins with malicious ones using sidebar.addSearchEngine and the same filename as the target engine, which may not be displayed in the GUI, which could then be used to execute malicious script, aka "Firesearching 2.". EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Firefox before 1.0.3, Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7, and Netscape 7.2 allows remote attackers to replace existing search plugins with malicious ones using sidebar.addSearchEngine and the same filename as the target engine, which may not be displayed in the GUI, which could then be used to execute malicious script, aka "Firesearching 2."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.46%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox0.8
MozillaFirefox0.9
MozillaFirefox0.9.1
MozillaFirefox0.9.2
MozillaFirefox0.9.3
MozillaFirefox0.10
MozillaFirefox0.10.1
MozillaFirefox1.0
MozillaFirefox1.0.1
MozillaFirefox1.0.2
MozillaMozilla1.3
MozillaMozilla1.4
MozillaMozilla1.4.1
MozillaMozilla1.5
MozillaMozilla1.5.1
MozillaMozilla1.6
MozillaMozilla1.7
MozillaMozilla1.7.1
MozillaMozilla1.7.2
MozillaMozilla1.7.3
MozillaMozilla1.7.5
MozillaMozilla1.7.6
NetscapeNavigator7.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1157?
Firefox before 1.0.3, Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7, and Netscape 7.2 allows remote attackers to replace existing search plugins with malicious ones using sidebar.addSearchEngine and the same filename as the target engine, which may not be displayed in the GUI, which could then be used to execute malicious script, aka "Firesearching 2."
How severe is CVE-2005-1157?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1157 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1157?
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