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MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2007-3285

Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.5, when run on Windows, allows remote attackers to bypass file type checks and possibly execute programs via a (1) file:/// or (2) resource: URI with a dangerous extension...

Vulnerability Description

Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.5, when run on Windows, allows remote attackers to bypass file type checks and possibly execute programs via a (1) file:/// or (2) resource: URI with a dangerous extension, followed by a NULL byte (%00) and a safer extension, which causes Firefox to treat the requested file differently than Windows would.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindowsAll versions
MozillaFirefox<= 2.0.0.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2007-3285?

CVE-2007-3285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.5, when run on Windows, allows remote attackers to bypass file type checks and possibly execute programs via a (1) file:/// or (2) resource: URI with a dangerous extension...

How severe is CVE-2007-3285?

CVE-2007-3285 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3285?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows, Mozilla Firefox.