Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.6, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.13 and 2.x before 2.0.0.6, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain vectors associated with launching "a file handling program based on the file extension at the end of the URI," a variant of CVE-2007-4041. NOTE: the vendor states that "it is still possible to launch a filetype handler based on extension rather than the registered protocol handler."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 2.0.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.3 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 2.0.0.5 |
References
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=389580
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00771742
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00774579
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26234
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26258
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26303
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26309
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26331
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26335
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26393
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26572
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27326
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27414
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28135
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3845?
CVE-2007-3845 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.6, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.13 and 2.x before 2.0.0.6, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain vectors associated with ...
How severe is CVE-2007-3845?
CVE-2007-3845 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3845?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Xp, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.