CVE-2005-3089: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3089: Firefox 1.0.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Proxy Auto-Config (PAC) script th...

Firefox 1.0.6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Proxy Auto-Config (PAC) script that uses an eval statement. NOTE: it is not clear whether an untrusted party has any role in triggering this issue, so it might not be a vulnerability.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Firefox issue describes a possible browser crash when Firefox 1.0.6 processes a Proxy Auto-Config script using eval. The CVE record itself warns it may not be a true vulnerability because an untrusted trigger is unclear. Business urgency is low unless legacy Firefox 1.0.6 remains in use. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete systems still running Firefox 1.0.6 or related legacy distribution packages. Modern supported browsers are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue, not an emergency, unless unsupported Firefox 1.0.6 is still deployed in operational environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Firefox 1.0.6 or related legacy packages.; Check Mozilla and distribution advisories for supported upgrade guidance.; Remove or isolate obsolete browsers that cannot receive vendor updates..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 28, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9280CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
mozillafirefox-proxy-dos(22371)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=302100CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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