CVE-2005-1155: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1155: The favicon functionality in Firefox before 1.0.3 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7 allows remote attackers to...

The favicon functionality in Firefox before 1.0.3 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a <LINK rel="icon"> tag with a javascript: URL in the href attribute, aka "Firelinking."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Mozilla browser flaw where a malicious webpage could abuse favicon handling to run code in the user’s browser context. It affects Firefox before 1.0.3 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.7. Modern environments are mainly exposed if they still run legacy browsers or vendor-packaged Mozilla builds from that era. Exposure should be rare in normal enterprise fleets, but it matters for archived systems, kiosk images, embedded desktops, old lab machines, and unsupported Linux or UNIX installations carrying legacy Mozilla packages. Treat this as low business urgency unless legacy browser use is confirmed. If found, prioritize removal or update because the impact is code execution from web content, even though the vulnerability is historical. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firefox to 1.0.3 or later where applicable.; Upgrade Mozilla Suite to 1.7.7 or later where applicable.; Apply relevant Red Hat, Gentoo, or SCO vendor updates for packaged builds..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 22:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 18, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10655CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=290036CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:100021CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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