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CVE-2006-0298

UnknownEPSS 2.71%

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CVE-2006-0298 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XML parser in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.1 and SeaMonkey before 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read sensitive data via unknown attack vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds read.. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XML parser in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.1 and SeaMonkey before 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read sensitive data via unknown attack vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.71%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox1.5
MozillaSeamonkey1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0298?
The XML parser in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.1 and SeaMonkey before 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read sensitive data via unknown attack vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2006-0298?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0298 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0298?
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