CVE-2006-3677
HighExploitedPublic exploitMozilla Firefox 1.5 before 1.5.0.5 and SeaMonkey before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by changing certain properties of the window navigator object (window.navigator) that are accessed when Java starts up, which causes a crash that leads to code…
Published Jul 26, 2006 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-3677 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Firefox (Mozilla), Seamonkey (Mozilla), thunderbird (debian) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including devhelp 0:0.10-0.2.el4, Firefox 0:1.5.0.5-0.el4.1, Firefox 1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.5-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
79%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Mozilla Firefox 1.5 before 1.5.0.5 and SeaMonkey before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by changing certain properties of the window navigator object (window.navigator) that are accessed when Java starts up, which causes a crash that leads to code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 1, 2010 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FirefoxMozilla | 1.5, 1.5.0.1, 1.5.0.2, 1.5.0.3, 1.5.0.4 | 1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.5-1 |
| SeamonkeyMozilla | 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2 | 0:1.0.3-0.el3.1 |
| thunderbirddebian | See advisory | 0 |
| devhelpredhat | See advisory | 0:0.10-0.2.el4 |
Patched Releases
devhelp
0:0.10-0.2.el4
Firefox
0:1.5.0.5-0.el4.1, 1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.5-1
Seamonkey
0:1.0.3-0.el3.1, 0:1.0.3-0.el4.1
thunderbird
0:1.5.0.5-0.el4.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 26, 2006
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 1, 2010
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-16
References
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0609
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0594
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0608
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0609
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0610
FAQ
Common Questions.
Mozilla Firefox 1.5 before 1.5.0.5 and SeaMonkey before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by changing certain properties of the window navigator object (window.navigator) that are accessed when Java starts up, which causes a crash that leads to code execution.
Affected: Firefox (Mozilla) versions 1.5, 1.5.0.1, 1.5.0.2, 1.5.0.3, 1.5.0.4; Seamonkey (Mozilla) versions 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2; thunderbird (debian), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including devhelp 0:0.10-0.2.el4, Firefox 0:1.5.0.5-0.el4.1, Firefox 1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.5-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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