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CVE-2006-2778

UnknownEPSS 4.82%

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CVE-2006-2778 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The crypto.signText function in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 1.5.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain optional Certificate Authority name arguments, which causes an invalid array index and triggers a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 4.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The crypto.signText function in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 1.5.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain optional Certificate Authority name arguments, which causes an invalid array index and triggers a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.82%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox<= 1.5.0.3
MozillaThunderbird<= 1.5.0.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2778?
The crypto.signText function in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 1.5.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain optional Certificate Authority name arguments, which causes an invalid array index and triggers a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-2778?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2778 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2778?
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