Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 on Mac OS X allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and create arbitrary socket connections via a crafted Java applet, related to the Java Embedding Plugin (JEP) and Java LiveConnect.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 2.0 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 2.0_.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30898
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30911Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31008
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31021
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31023
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31076
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0216
- http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html#firefox2.0.0
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2008/mfsa2008-28.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494080/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30038
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2806?
CVE-2008-2806 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 on Mac OS X allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and create arbitrary socket connections via a crafted Java applet, relat...
How severe is CVE-2008-2806?
CVE-2008-2806 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-2008-2806?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.