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CVE-2005-1576

2.6 · LOW

The file download dialog in Mozilla Firefox 0.10.1 and 1.0 for Windows uses the Content-Type HTTP header to determine the file type, but saves the original file extension when "Save to Disk" is sel…

Published May 12, 2005mozillaEPSS 1.12%

Overview

CVE-2005-1576 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on May 12, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The file download dialog in Mozilla Firefox 0.10.1 and 1.0 for Windows uses the Content-Type HTTP header to determine the file type, but saves the original file extension when "Save to Disk" is selected, which allows remote attackers to hide the real file types of downloaded files.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update firefox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/12979Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2004-11/advisory/Refwww.osvdb.org/16432Refsecunia.com/advisories/12979Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2004-11/advisory/Refwww.osvdb.org/16432

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1576?

CVE-2005-1576 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on May 12, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-1576?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-1576?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update firefox to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1576?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-1576 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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