OSVDB ID: 11591

Title: Mozilla Firefox File Download Truncation Extension Spoofing

Info

Disclosure

Feb 15, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Feb 15, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

Firefox contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to spoof file extensions in the file download dialog. The issue is due to the truncation of long filenames. It is possible that the flaw may allow an attacker spoof the file extension resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Attack Type Unknown
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.0 Preview Release or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Mozilla Organization

Firefox

0.x

References

Credit

  • Wolfgang Schwarz -
  • Gabriel Cabillón -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/11591