CVE-2005-2261
UnknownEPSS 3.59%
Last modified
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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.10 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.10.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.4 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.3 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.4 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.4.1 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.5 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.5.1 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.6 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.7 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.7.1 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.7.2 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.7.3 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.7.5 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.7.6 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.7.7 |
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 1.7.8 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 0.1 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 0.2 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 0.3 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 0.4 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 0.5 |
| 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 | 0.8 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 0.9 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.0.4 |
References
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-46.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=292589Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=292591Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-46.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=292589Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=292591Exploit, Vendor Advisory
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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