CVE-2005-2173

Name: CVE-2005-2173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-07-08T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Flag::validate and Flag::modify functions in Bugzilla 2.17.1 to 2.18.1 and 2.19.1 to 2.19.3 do not verify that the flag ID is appropriate for the given bug or attachment ID, which allows users to change flags on arbitrary bugs and obtain a bug summary via process_bug.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Flag::validate and Flag::modify functions in Bugzilla 2.17.1 to 2.18.1 and 2.19.1 to 2.19.3 do not verify that the flag ID is appropriate for the given bug or attachment ID, which allows users to change flags on arbitrary bugs and obtain a bug summary via process_bug.cgi.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.17.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.17.3
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.17.4
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.17.5
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.17.6
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.17.7
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.18
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.18.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.19
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.19.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.19.2
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.19.3

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1014428
http://www.bugzilla.org/security/2.18.1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=293159Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014428
http://www.bugzilla.org/security/2.18.1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=293159Patch

Timeline

Published: Jul 8, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2173?

How severe is CVE-2005-2173?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2173 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2173?

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