Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.19 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges via vectors related to the feed preview, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3836.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 2.0.0.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33184
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33189
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33231
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33523
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34501
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256408-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1707
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:244
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2008/mfsa2008-62.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1037.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32882
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021422
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-690-2
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0977
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=453526
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5504?
CVE-2008-5504 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.19 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges via vectors related to the feed preview, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3836.
How severe is CVE-2008-5504?
CVE-2008-5504 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-2008-5504?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.