Vulnerability Description
The XPConnect component in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 and 3.x before 3.0.2, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.17, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to "pollute XPCNativeWrappers" and execute arbitrary code with chrome privileges via vectors related to (1) chrome XBL and (2) chrome JS.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 2.0.0.17 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | < 1.1.12 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 2.0.0.17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=WZXONb-tqBw~Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31984Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31985Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31987Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32007Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32010Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32011Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32012Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32025Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32042Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32044Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32082Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32089Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32092Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4058?
CVE-2008-4058 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The XPConnect component in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 and 3.x before 3.0.2, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.17, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to "pollute XPCNativeWrappers" and exe...
How severe is CVE-2008-4058?
CVE-2008-4058 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-2008-4058?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.