Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.13 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.9, when generating the HTTP Referer header, does not list the entire URL when it contains Basic Authentication credentials without a username, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass application protection mechanisms that rely on Referer headers, such as with some Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) mechanisms.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.12 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00002.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0208.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29391
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29526
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29539
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29541
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29547
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29550
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29558
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29560
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29607
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29616
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29645
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30327
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30620
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1238?
CVE-2008-1238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.13 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.9, when generating the HTTP Referer header, does not list the entire URL when it contains Basic Authentication credentials without a username, ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1238?
CVE-2008-1238 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-2008-1238?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.