Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Thunderbird before 2.0.0.12 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted external-body MIME type in an e-mail message, related to an incorrect memory allocation during message preview.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.7 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 2.0.0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=668
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29098
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29133Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29167
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29211
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30327
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31043
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31253
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33433
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019504
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239546-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1621
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1697
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200805-18.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0304?
CVE-2008-0304 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Thunderbird before 2.0.0.12 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted external-body MIME type in an e-mail m...
How severe is CVE-2008-0304?
CVE-2008-0304 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-2008-0304?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.