Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 do not properly implement JAR signing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) injection of JavaScript into documents within a JAR archive or (2) a JAR archive that uses relative URLs to JavaScript files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.14 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00004.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0616.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30878
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30898
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30903
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30911Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30949
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31008
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31021
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31023
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31069
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31076
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31183
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31195
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2801?
CVE-2008-2801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 do not properly implement JAR signing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) injection of JavaScript into document...
How severe is CVE-2008-2801?
CVE-2008-2801 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.