Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.9 and SeaMonkey 1.1.17 do not block javascript: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header or (2) specifying the content of a Refresh header. NOTE: it was later reported that Firefox 3.6 a1 pre and Mozilla 1.7.x and earlier are also affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.8 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ha.ckers.org/blog/20070309/firefox-header-redirection-javascript-executio
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0437.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34758
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34843
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34844
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34894
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35065
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-264308-1
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3275/
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3386/
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:111
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-22.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0436.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504718/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1312?
CVE-2009-1312 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.9 and SeaMonkey 1.1.17 do not block javascript: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via ve...
How severe is CVE-2009-1312?
CVE-2009-1312 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1312?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.