Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.4 assigns chrome privileges to a file: URI when it is accessed in the same tab from a chrome or privileged about: page, which makes it easier for user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges via malicious code in a file that has already been saved on the local system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32695
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32713
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32721
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32778
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34501
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256408-1
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-667-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:230
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2008/mfsa2008-51.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0978.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32281
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021191
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-319A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3146
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5015?
CVE-2008-5015 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.4 assigns chrome privileges to a file: URI when it is accessed in the same tab from a chrome or privileged about: page, which makes it easier for user-assisted attackers...
How severe is CVE-2008-5015?
CVE-2008-5015 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5015?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.