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CVE-2006-0236

UnknownEPSS 2.01%

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CVE-2006-0236 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GUI display truncation vulnerability in Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2, 1.0.6, and 1.0.7 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment with a filename containing a large number of spaces ending with a dangerous extension that is not displayed by Thunderbird, along with an inconsistent Content-Type header, which could be used to trick a user into downloading dangerous content by dragging or saving the attachment.. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GUI display truncation vulnerability in Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2, 1.0.6, and 1.0.7 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment with a filename containing a large number of spaces ending with a dangerous extension that is not displayed by Thunderbird, along with an inconsistent Content-Type header, which could be used to trick a user into downloading dangerous content by dragging or saving the attachment.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.01%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MozillaThunderbird1.0—
MozillaThunderbird1.0.1—
MozillaThunderbird1.0.2—
MozillaThunderbird1.0.5—
MozillaThunderbird1.0.6—
MozillaThunderbird1.0.7—
MozillaThunderbird1.5Beta2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0236?
GUI display truncation vulnerability in Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2, 1.0.6, and 1.0.7 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment with a filename containing a large number of spaces ending with a dangerous extension that is not displayed by Thunderbird, along with an inconsistent Content-Type header, which could be used to trick a user into downloading dangerous content by dragging or saving the attachment.
How severe is CVE-2006-0236?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0236 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0236?
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