Vulnerability Description
Gecko-based browsers, including Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8, modify the .href property of stylesheet DOM nodes to the final URI of a 302 redirect, which might allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and read sensitive information from the original URL, such as with Single-Signon systems.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.11 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://browser.netscape.com/releasenotes/
- 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/28815Vendor 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
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28939Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28958Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0593?
CVE-2008-0593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Gecko-based browsers, including Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8, modify the .href property of stylesheet DOM nodes to the final URI of a 302 redirect, which might allow remo...
How severe is CVE-2008-0593?
CVE-2008-0593 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-2008-0593?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.