CVE-2006-6503: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fqqr-pvfq-qprq
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-6503 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2006-6503 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-6503
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fqqr-pvfq-qprq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2006-6503

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2006-6503, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.1, 1.5.x before 1.5.0.9, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.9, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.7 allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site scripting (XSS) protection by changing the src attribute of an IMG element to a javascript: URI.

References

NVD — CVE-2006-6503 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-6503
issues.rpath.com/browse/rpl-883 WEB
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-883
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10895
fedoranews.org/cms/node/2297 WEB
http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2297
fedoranews.org/cms/node/2338 WEB
http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2338
h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/techsupp... WEB
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00771742
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2006-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0758.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2006-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0759.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2006-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0760.html
secunia.com/advisories/23282 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/23282
secunia.com/advisories/23420 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/23420
secunia.com/advisories/23422 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/23422
secunia.com/advisories/23433 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/23433
secunia.com/advisories/23439 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/23439
secunia.com/advisories/23440 WEB
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secunia.com/advisories/23468 WEB
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secunia.com/advisories/23545 WEB
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secunia.com/advisories/23589 WEB
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secunia.com/advisories/23591 WEB
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secunia.com/advisories/23598 WEB
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secunia.com/advisories/23601 WEB
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secunia.com/advisories/23614 WEB
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secunia.com/advisories/23618 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/23618
secunia.com/advisories/23672 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/23672
secunia.com/advisories/23692 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/23692
secunia.com/advisories/23988 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/23988
secunia.com/advisories/24078 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/24078
secunia.com/advisories/24390 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/24390
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-02.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017414
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017415
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017416
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1253
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1258
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1265
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200701-03.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200701-04.xml
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/405092 WEB
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/405092
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:010
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:011
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-72.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_80_mozilla.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_06_mozilla.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455145/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455728/100/200/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21668
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-398-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-398-1
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-398-2 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-398-2
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-400-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-400-1
www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/ta06... WEB
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-354A.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5068
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0083

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6503?
CVE-2006-6503 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2006-6503?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-6503?
CVE-2006-6503 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2006-6503?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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