Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UTF-8 URL in a link.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.16 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=WZXONb-tqBw~
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31984
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31985
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32010
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32012
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32042
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32044
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32082
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32092
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32144
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32185
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32196
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32845
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33433
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0016?
CVE-2008-0016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL parsing implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UTF-8 URL i...
How severe is CVE-2008-0016?
CVE-2008-0016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.