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CVE-2005-2261

UnknownEPSS 3.59%

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CVE-2005-2261 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Firefox before 1.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, Netscape 8.0.2, and K-Meleon 0.9 runs XBL scripts even when Javascript has been disabled, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass such protection.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Firefox before 1.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, Netscape 8.0.2, and K-Meleon 0.9 runs XBL scripts even when Javascript has been disabled, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass such protection.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.59%

88.0th 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
MozillaFirefox1.0.3
MozillaFirefox1.0.4
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
MozillaMozilla1.7.7
MozillaMozilla1.7.8
MozillaThunderbird0.1
MozillaThunderbird0.2
MozillaThunderbird0.3
MozillaThunderbird0.4
MozillaThunderbird0.5
MozillaThunderbird0.6
MozillaThunderbird0.7
MozillaThunderbird0.7.1
MozillaThunderbird0.7.2
MozillaThunderbird0.7.3
MozillaThunderbird0.8
MozillaThunderbird0.9
MozillaThunderbird1.0
MozillaThunderbird1.0.1
MozillaThunderbird1.0.2
MozillaThunderbird1.0.3
MozillaThunderbird1.0.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2261?
Firefox before 1.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, Netscape 8.0.2, and K-Meleon 0.9 runs XBL scripts even when Javascript has been disabled, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass such protection.
How severe is CVE-2005-2261?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2261 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2261?
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