CVE-2007-5967 (GCVE-0-2007-5967)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-05-17 11:50 – Updated: 2024-08-07 15:47
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Summary
A flaw in Mozilla's embedded certificate code might allow web sites to install root certificates on devices without user approval.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
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References
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Vendor Product Version
n/a Mozilla Firefox Affected: unknown
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