Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15, Thunderbird 2.0.0.14 and earlier, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XUL document that includes a script from a chrome: URI that points to a fastload file, related to this file's "privilege level."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.14 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.9 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 2.0.0.14 |
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/30915
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2802?
CVE-2008-2802 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15, Thunderbird 2.0.0.14 and earlier, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XUL document that includes a script from a chrome...
How severe is CVE-2008-2802?
CVE-2008-2802 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-2008-2802?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.