Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1 and SeaMonkey 1.1.17, and Flock 2.5.1, allow context-dependent attackers to spoof the address bar, via window.open with a relative URI, to show an arbitrary file: URL after a victim has visited any file: URL, as demonstrated by a visit to a file: document written by the attacker.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flock | Flock | 2.5.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5.1 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.7 |
References
- http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2009/08/multiple-browsers-fake-url-folder-file.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53010
- http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2009/08/multiple-browsers-fake-url-folder-file.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53010
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3007?
CVE-2009-3007 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1 and SeaMonkey 1.1.17, and Flock 2.5.1, allow context-dependent attackers to spoof the address bar, via window.open with a relative URI, to show an arbitrary file: URL after a vic...
How severe is CVE-2009-3007?
CVE-2009-3007 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-2009-3007?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Flock Flock, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.