CVE-2006-1942: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1942: Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.2 and possibly other versions before 1.5.0.4, Netscape 8.1, 8.0.4, and 7.2, and K-Mel...

Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.2 and possibly other versions before 1.5.0.4, Netscape 8.1, 8.0.4, and 7.2, and K-Meleon 0.9.13 allows user-assisted remote attackers to open local files via a web page with an IMG element containing a SRC attribute with a non-image file:// URL, then tricking the user into selecting View Image for the broken image, as demonstrated using a .wma file to launch Windows Media Player, or by referencing an "alternate web page."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old browser flaw could let a malicious web page make a user open a local file through the browser's broken image handling. It required user interaction, but could launch local helper applications in demonstrated cases. The main business risk is lingering legacy browser use on unmanaged or specialized systems. Exposure is most likely on obsolete desktops, kiosks, lab systems, or packaged legacy applications still using the named browsers. Modern supported browsers are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Asset discovery is more important than broad emergency response. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not a modern internet-wide crisis. Priority rises if obsolete browsers remain on systems with sensitive local files, privileged users, or routine external web access. Mitigation focus: Remove or upgrade affected legacy browsers using vendor guidance.; Retire Firefox versions earlier than 1.5.0.4 where found.; Replace unsupported Netscape and K-Meleon deployments with supported browsers..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 20, 2006, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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firefox-viewimage-security-bypass(25925)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=334341CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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