Vulnerability Description
Argument injection vulnerability involving Mozilla, when certain URIs are registered, allows remote attackers to conduct cross-browser scripting attacks and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an unspecified URI, which are inserted into the command line when invoking the handling process, a similar issue to CVE-2007-3670.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Mozilla | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://larholm.com/2007/07/25/mozilla-protocol-abuse/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Jul/0557.html
- http://larholm.com/2007/07/25/mozilla-protocol-abuse/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Jul/0557.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4039?
CVE-2007-4039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Argument injection vulnerability involving Mozilla, when certain URIs are registered, allows remote attackers to conduct cross-browser scripting attacks and execute arbitrary commands via shell metach...
How severe is CVE-2007-4039?
CVE-2007-4039 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Mozilla.