CVE-2005-0578

CVE-2005-0578 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.6 use a predictable filename for the plugin temporary directory, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files of other users via a symlink attack on the plugtmp directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0578?
Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.6 use a predictable filename for the plugin temporary directory, which allows local users to delete arbitrary files of other users via a symlink attack on the plugtmp directory.
How severe is CVE-2005-0578?
CVE-2005-0578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0578 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0578?
CVE-2005-0578 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0578?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0578 published?
CVE-2005-0578 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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