Vulnerability Description
The CheckLoadURI function in Mozilla Firefox 1.8 lists the about: URI as a ChromeProtocol and can be loaded via JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by querying the browser's session history.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/33804
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2309
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/hscan-redux/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461006/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461013/100/0/threaded
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=371375PatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/33804
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2309
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/hscan-redux/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461006/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461013/100/0/threaded
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=371375PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1116?
CVE-2007-1116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The CheckLoadURI function in Mozilla Firefox 1.8 lists the about: URI as a ChromeProtocol and can be loaded via JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by querying th...
How severe is CVE-2007-1116?
CVE-2007-1116 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-2007-1116?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.