Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.10 processes a 3xx HTTP CONNECT response before a successful SSL handshake, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script, in an https site's context, by modifying this CONNECT response to specify a 302 redirect to an arbitrary https web site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=79323
- http://research.microsoft.com/pubs/79323/pbp-final-with-update.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35412
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51203
- http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=79323
- http://research.microsoft.com/pubs/79323/pbp-final-with-update.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35412
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51203
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2061?
CVE-2009-2061 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.10 processes a 3xx HTTP CONNECT response before a successful SSL handshake, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script, in an https site's cont...
How severe is CVE-2009-2061?
CVE-2009-2061 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2061?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.