CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2270

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in Firefox before version 1.0.5 and Mozilla before version 1.7.9 is due to improper cloning of base objects. A remote attacker can exploit the prototype chain to access a privileged object and execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the possibility of remote arbitrary code execution in the victim's context, which could lead to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Firefox to version 1.0.5 or later, and Mozilla to version 1.7.9 or later.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Firefox before 1.0.5 and Mozilla before 1.7.9 does not properly clone base objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by navigating the prototype chain to reach a privileged object.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS