Vulnerability Description
Multiple argument injection vulnerabilities in Netscape Navigator 9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a NULL byte (%00) and shell metacharacters in a (1) mailto, (2) nntp, (3) news, (4) snews, or (5) telnet URI, a similar issue to CVE-2007-3670.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 7 |
| Netscape | Navigator | 9.0 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/46832
- http://xs-sniper.com/blog/remote-command-exec-firefox-2005/
- http://osvdb.org/46832
- http://xs-sniper.com/blog/remote-command-exec-firefox-2005/
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4042?
CVE-2007-4042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple argument injection vulnerabilities in Netscape Navigator 9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a NULL byte (%00) and shell metacharacters in a (1) mailto, (2) nntp, (3) n...
How severe is CVE-2007-4042?
CVE-2007-4042 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator.