Vulnerability Description
The nsExternalAppHandler::SetUpTempFile function in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.9 creates temporary files with predictable filenames based on creation time, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted XMLHttpRequest.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.9 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24393
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24437
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200703-04.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200703-08.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/32108
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459162/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459163/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22396ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24393
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24437
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200703-04.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200703-08.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/32108
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459162/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/459163/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0801?
CVE-2007-0801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The nsExternalAppHandler::SetUpTempFile function in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.9 creates temporary files with predictable filenames based on creation time, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrar...
How severe is CVE-2007-0801?
CVE-2007-0801 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.