CVE-2005-2429

CVE-2005-2429 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Firefox, when opening Microsoft Word documents, does not properly set the permissions on shared sections, which allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to open applications in Microsoft Office.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2429?
Firefox, when opening Microsoft Word documents, does not properly set the permissions on shared sections, which allows remote attackers to write arbitrary data to open applications in Microsoft Office.
How severe is CVE-2005-2429?
CVE-2005-2429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2429 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2429?
CVE-2005-2429 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2429?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2429 published?
CVE-2005-2429 was published on 2005-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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