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CVE-2006-1942

UnknownEPSS 2.54%

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CVE-2006-1942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.2 and possibly other versions before 1.5.0.4, Netscape 8.1, 8.0.4, and 7.2, and K-Meleon 0.9.13 allows user-assisted remote attackers to open local files via a web page with an IMG element containing a SRC attribute with a non-image file:// URL, then tricking the user into selecting View Image for the broken image, as demonstrated using a .wma file to launch Windows Media Player, or by referencing an "alternate web page.". EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.2 and possibly other versions before 1.5.0.4, Netscape 8.1, 8.0.4, and 7.2, and K-Meleon 0.9.13 allows user-assisted remote attackers to open local files via a web page with an IMG element containing a SRC attribute with a non-image file:// URL, then tricking the user into selecting View Image for the broken image, as demonstrated using a .wma file to launch Windows Media Player, or by referencing an "alternate web page."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
K-Meleon ProjectK-Meleon0.9.13
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.2
NetscapeNavigator7.2
NetscapeNavigator8.0.40
NetscapeNavigator8.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1942?
Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.2 and possibly other versions before 1.5.0.4, Netscape 8.1, 8.0.4, and 7.2, and K-Meleon 0.9.13 allows user-assisted remote attackers to open local files via a web page with an IMG element containing a SRC attribute with a non-image file:// URL, then tricking the user into selecting View Image for the broken image, as demonstrated using a .wma file to launch Windows Media Player, or by referencing an "alternate web page."
How severe is CVE-2006-1942?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1942?
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