Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Thunderbird before 2.0.0.17 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long header in a news article, related to "canceling [a] newsgroup message" and "cancelled newsgroup messages."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 1.1.11 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 2.0.0.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32010
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32025
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32044
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32082
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32092
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32196
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33433
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33434
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34501
- 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://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256408-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1696
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1697
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4070?
CVE-2008-4070 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Thunderbird before 2.0.0.17 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2008-4070?
CVE-2008-4070 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4070?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird.