Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12 does not always display a web forgery warning dialog if the entire contents of a web page are in a DIV tag that uses absolute positioning, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.11 |
References
- http://browser.netscape.com/releasenotes/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28864
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28865
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28877
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28879
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28924
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28939
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28958
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29086
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29567
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30327
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30620
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-238492-1
- http://support.novell.com/techcenter/psdb/6251b18e050302ebe7fe74294b55c818.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0594?
CVE-2008-0594 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.12 does not always display a web forgery warning dialog if the entire contents of a web page are in a DIV tag that uses absolute positioning, which makes it easier for rem...
How severe is CVE-2008-0594?
CVE-2008-0594 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0594?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.