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CVE-2005-2269

UnknownEPSS 5.82%

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CVE-2005-2269 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Firefox before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, and Netscape 8.0.2 does not properly verify the associated types of DOM node names within the context of their namespaces, which allows remote attackers to modify certain tag properties, possibly leading to execution of arbitrary script or code, as demonstrated using an XHTML document with IMG tags with custom properties ("XHTML node spoofing").. EPSS estimates a 5.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Firefox before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, and Netscape 8.0.2 does not properly verify the associated types of DOM node names within the context of their namespaces, which allows remote attackers to modify certain tag properties, possibly leading to execution of arbitrary script or code, as demonstrated using an XHTML document with IMG tags with custom properties ("XHTML node spoofing").

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.82%

92.2th 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

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2269?
Firefox before 1.0.5, Mozilla before 1.7.9, and Netscape 8.0.2 does not properly verify the associated types of DOM node names within the context of their namespaces, which allows remote attackers to modify certain tag properties, possibly leading to execution of arbitrary script or code, as demonstrated using an XHTML document with IMG tags with custom properties ("XHTML node spoofing").
How severe is CVE-2005-2269?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2269 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2269?
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