Vulnerability Description
The jar protocol handler in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.10 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.7 does not update the origin domain when retrieving the inner URL parameter yields an HTTP redirect, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a jar: URI, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5947.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.9 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.beford.org/?p=8
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00771742
- http://osvdb.org/43477
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2007/mfsa2007-37.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0083
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=369814
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=403331
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://blog.beford.org/?p=8
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00771742
- http://osvdb.org/43477
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2007/mfsa2007-37.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0083
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=369814
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=403331
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6589?
CVE-2007-6589 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The jar protocol handler in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.10 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.7 does not update the origin domain when retrieving the inner URL parameter yields an HTTP redirect, which allows r...
How severe is CVE-2007-6589?
CVE-2007-6589 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6589?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.