CVE-2005-0586: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0586: Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6 allows remote malicious web sites to spoof the extensions of...

Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6 allows remote malicious web sites to spoof the extensions of files to download via the Content-Disposition header, which could be used to trick users into downloading dangerous content.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-0586 is a legacy browser download-spoofing flaw. A malicious website could make a downloaded file appear to have a safer extension than it really does, increasing phishing and malware-delivery risk for users of old Firefox or Mozilla versions. Exposure is limited to environments still using Firefox versions before 1.0.1 or Mozilla versions before 1.7.6. Typical modern enterprise browsers should not be affected, but legacy systems, kiosks, archives, and unmanaged endpoints deserve checking. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if any business process still depends on affected browsers or unmanaged internet browsing from old systems. Mitigation focus: Retire affected Firefox and Mozilla versions from managed systems.; Upgrade to versions not listed as affected by vendor advisories.; Check Mozilla, Red Hat, and Gentoo guidance for packaged fixes..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 23:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 28, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:100036CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11152CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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