CVE-2006-0295
MediumPublic exploitMozilla Firefox 1.5, Thunderbird 1.5 if Javascript is enabled in mail, and SeaMonkey before 1.0 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the QueryInterface method of the built-in Location and Navigator objects, which leads to memory corruption.
Published Feb 2, 2006 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-0295
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-0295 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.1 v2) affecting Firefox (Mozilla), Seamonkey (Mozilla), Thunderbird (Mozilla).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Firefox 1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.1-1, Thunderbird 1.5.0.2-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.1
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Mozilla Firefox 1.5, Thunderbird 1.5 if Javascript is enabled in mail, and SeaMonkey before 1.0 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the QueryInterface method of the built-in Location and Navigator objects, which leads to memory corruption.
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FirefoxMozilla | 1.5 | 1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.1-1 |
| SeamonkeyMozilla | 1.0, 1.0-beta | n/a |
| ThunderbirdMozilla | 1.5 | 1.5.0.2-1 |
Patched Releases
Firefox
1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.1-1
Thunderbird
1.5.0.2-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 2, 2006
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-0295
- patchhttps://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=319296
- exploitMSF firefox_queryinterface.rb
- exploitExploitDB-1474
- exploitExploitDB-1480
FAQ
Common Questions.
Mozilla Firefox 1.5, Thunderbird 1.5 if Javascript is enabled in mail, and SeaMonkey before 1.0 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the QueryInterface method of the built-in Location and Navigator objects, which leads to memory corruption.
Affected: Firefox (Mozilla) versions 1.5; Seamonkey (Mozilla) versions 1.0, 1.0-beta; Thunderbird (Mozilla) versions 1.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Firefox 1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.1-1, Thunderbird 1.5.0.2-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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