CVE-2006-2776
UnknownEPSS 6.13%
Last modified
CVE-2006-2776 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Certain privileged UI code in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 1.5.0.4 calls content-defined setters on an object prototype, which allows remote attackers to execute code at a higher privilege than intended.. EPSS estimates a 6.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain privileged UI code in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 1.5.0.4 calls content-defined setters on an object prototype, which allows remote attackers to execute code at a higher privilege than intended.
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 | Firefox | 1.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.3 |
| 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 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.0.7 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.5 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.5.0.1 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575969Patch, US Government Resource
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-37.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-153A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575969Patch, US Government Resource
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-37.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-153A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-2776?
Certain privileged UI code in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 1.5.0.4 calls content-defined setters on an object prototype, which allows remote attackers to execute code at a higher privilege than intended.
How severe is CVE-2006-2776?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2776 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2776?
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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