Vulnerability Description
modules/libpr0n/decoders/bmp/nsBMPDecoder.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.12, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8 does not properly perform certain calculations related to the mColors table, which allows remote attackers to read portions of memory uninitialized via a crafted 8-bit bitmap (BMP) file that triggers an out-of-bounds read within the heap, as demonstrated using a CANVAS element; or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted 8-bit bitmap file that triggers an out-of-bounds read. NOTE: the initial public reports stated that this affected Firefox in Ubuntu 6.06 through 7.10.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.11 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.7 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 2.0.0.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://browser.netscape.com/releasenotes/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28758Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28839Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29049Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29098Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29167Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30327Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30620Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019434
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-238492-1
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200805-18.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:048
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2008/mfsa2008-07.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488264/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27826
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0420?
CVE-2008-0420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). modules/libpr0n/decoders/bmp/nsBMPDecoder.cpp in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.12, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8 does not properly perform certain calculations related to the ...
How severe is CVE-2008-0420?
CVE-2008-0420 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0420?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.