Vulnerability Description
The JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 4.0, Thunderbird before 3.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.1 does not properly restrict the set of values contained in the object returned by the getComputedStyle method, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about visited web pages by calling this method.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.6.24 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 3.1.16 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.mozilla.com/security/2010/03/31/plugging-the-css-history-leak/
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=147777
- http://w2spconf.com/2010/papers/p26.pdfExploit
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en/CSS/Privacy_and_the_:visited_selector
- http://blog.mozilla.com/security/2010/03/31/plugging-the-css-history-leak/
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=147777
- http://w2spconf.com/2010/papers/p26.pdfExploit
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en/CSS/Privacy_and_the_:visited_selector
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2437?
CVE-2002-2437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The JavaScript implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 4.0, Thunderbird before 3.3, and SeaMonkey before 2.1 does not properly restrict the set of values contained in the object returned by the getCo...
How severe is CVE-2002-2437?
CVE-2002-2437 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-2437?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Seamonkey.