CVE-2005-2353

CVE-2005-2353 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Thunderbird 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

run-mozilla.sh in Thunderbird, with debugging enabled, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2353?
run-mozilla.sh in Thunderbird, with debugging enabled, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2353?
CVE-2005-2353 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2353 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-2005-2353?
CVE-2005-2353 affects Mozilla Thunderbird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2353?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2353 published?
CVE-2005-2353 was published on 2005-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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