Vulnerability Description
feedWriter in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 allows remote attackers to execute scripts with chrome privileges via vectors related to feed preview and the (1) elem.doCommand, (2) elem.dispatchEvent, (3) _setTitleText, (4) _setTitleImage, and (5) _initSubscriptionUI functions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=WZXONb-tqBw~
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31984
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32012
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32042Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32144
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32185
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32196
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32845
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33433
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34501
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256408-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1649
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1669
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3836?
CVE-2008-3836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). feedWriter in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 allows remote attackers to execute scripts with chrome privileges via vectors related to feed preview and the (1) elem.doCommand, (2) elem.dispatchEvent, ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3836?
CVE-2008-3836 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-2008-3836?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.