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CVE-2006-5783

UnknownEPSS 2.28%

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CVE-2006-5783 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Firefox 1.5.0.7 on Kubuntu Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long URL in an A tag. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by several vendors, who could not reproduce the report. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Firefox 1.5.0.7 on Kubuntu Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long URL in an A tag. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by several vendors, who could not reproduce the report. In addition, the scope of the impact - system freeze - suggests an issue that is not related to Firefox. Due to this impact, CVE concurs with the dispute

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaFirefox1.5.0.7

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5783?
Firefox 1.5.0.7 on Kubuntu Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long URL in an A tag. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by several vendors, who could not reproduce the report. In addition, the scope of the impact - system freeze - suggests an issue that is not related to Firefox. Due to this impact, CVE concurs with the dispute
How severe is CVE-2006-5783?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5783 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5783?
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