CVE-2005-2705

CVE-2005-2705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in the JavaScript engine in Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.12 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2705?
Integer overflow in the JavaScript engine in Firefox before 1.0.7 and Mozilla Suite before 1.7.12 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-2705?
CVE-2005-2705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2705 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2705?
CVE-2005-2705 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2705?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2705 published?
CVE-2005-2705 was published on 2005-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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