HTTP: Firefox Deleted Object Reference
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Firefox. Attacker can create a malicious Web site containing references to a deleted object, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to gain control of victim's client browser.
Extended Description
Mozilla Firefox is prone to a vulnerability when rendering malformed JavaScript content. An attacker could exploit this issue to cause the browser to fail or potentially execute arbitrary code. Firefox versions 1.5 through to 1.5.0.2 running on Windows and Linux platforms are affected.
Affected Products
Mozilla firefox
Short Name
HTTP:STC:MOZILLA:FF-DEL-OBJ-REF
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2006-1993 Deleted Firefox Object Reference bid:17671
Release Date
10/18/2006
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3339
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Mozilla
Debian
CVSS Score
5.1