Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12 and Thunderbird before 2.0.0.12 does not properly manage a delay timer used in confirmation dialogs, which might allow remote attackers to trick users into confirming an unsafe action, such as remote file execution, by using a timer to change the window focus, aka the "dialog refocus bug" or "ffclick2".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.11 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 2.0.0.11 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-06/0026.html
- http://browser.netscape.com/releasenotes/
- http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/ffclick2/Exploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28754Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28758Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28766Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28808Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28818Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28839Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28864Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28865Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28877Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28879Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28924Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0591?
CVE-2008-0591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12 and Thunderbird before 2.0.0.12 does not properly manage a delay timer used in confirmation dialogs, which might allow remote attackers to trick users into confirming a...
How severe is CVE-2008-0591?
CVE-2008-0591 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-2008-0591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.