CVE-2005-0230: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0230: Firefox 1.0 does not prevent the user from dragging an executable file to the desktop when it has an image/...

Firefox 1.0 does not prevent the user from dragging an executable file to the desktop when it has an image/gif content type but has a dangerous extension such as .bat or .exe, which allows remote attackers to bypass the intended restriction and execute arbitrary commands via malformed GIF files that can still be parsed by the Windows batch file parser, aka "firedragging."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Firefox 1.0 issue where a malicious file could look like an image but retain a dangerous executable extension. If a user dragged it to the Windows desktop, Firefox could bypass its intended restriction, creating a path to command execution. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments still running Firefox 1.0 or vendor-packaged derivatives from that era. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm through software inventory rather than assuming current Mozilla products are affected. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup issue unless obsolete Firefox deployments are found. If present on production or privileged workstations, prioritize removal because the impact can include arbitrary command execution. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove Firefox 1.0 from managed endpoints.; Check Mozilla and operating-system vendor advisories for supported fixed packages.; Block or isolate unsupported legacy browser hosts until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 01:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 10, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:100033CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=279945CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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