Security Vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey Browser

CVE-2006-1740

Summary

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to deceive users by spoofing secure site indicators, such as the locked padlock icon, when they navigate to a malicious site. The attack is executed by opening a trusted site in a popup window and then redirecting it to an attacker-controlled site. This breach undermines the user’s ability to ascertain whether their connection is secure, potentially leading to phishing attacks and data theft. Users of affected versions should upgrade immediately to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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