CVE-2005-2707
5.0 · MEDIUMFirefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to spawn windows without user interface components such as the address and status bar, which could be used to conduct sp…
Overview
CVE-2005-2707 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on September 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.12 allows remote attackers to spawn windows without user interface components such as the address and status bar, which could be used to conduct spoofing or phishing attacks.
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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| mozilla | firefox | 0 | Affected |
| mozilla | mozilla_suite | 0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2005-2707?
CVE-2005-2707 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla firefox. It was published on September 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2005-2707?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2707?
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-2005-2707?
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