Vulnerability Description
The nsDocument::SetScriptGlobalObject function in content/base/src/nsDocument.cpp in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.2, when certain add-ons are enabled, does not properly handle a Link HTTP header, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges via a crafted web page, related to an incorrect security wrapper.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36126
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266148-1
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-46.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35928
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2142PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=498897
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00198.htm
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00261.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36126
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266148-1
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-46.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35928
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2142PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=498897
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00198.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2665?
CVE-2009-2665 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The nsDocument::SetScriptGlobalObject function in content/base/src/nsDocument.cpp in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.2, when certain add-ons are enabled, does not properly handle a Link HTTP header, ...
How severe is CVE-2009-2665?
CVE-2009-2665 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-2009-2665?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.