CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3805

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the JavaScript engine of Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.5, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The exploit involves garbage collection that deletes a temporary object still in use.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability enables remote code execution in the context of the browser or email client user, potentially leading to system compromise. Organizations using vulnerable versions are at risk from malicious websites or emails.

Recommendation

Immediately update Mozilla Firefox to version 1.5.0.5 or later, Thunderbird to 1.5.0.5 or later, and SeaMonkey to 1.0.3 or later. It is also recommended to enforce a policy of rapid updates for browsers and email clients.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The Javascript engine in Mozilla Firefox before 1.5.0.5, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.5, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving garbage collection that causes deletion of a temporary object that is still being used.

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