Vulnerability Description
The GeckoActiveXObject function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.16 and 3.5.x before 3.5.6, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.1, generates different exception messages depending on whether the referenced COM object is listed in the registry, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about installed software by making multiple calls that specify the ProgID values of different COM objects.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 3.0.15 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37699Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37785Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023346Patch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023347Patch
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-71.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37349
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37360
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3547PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=503451
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=546729
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54798
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37699Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37785Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023346Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3987?
CVE-2009-3987 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The GeckoActiveXObject function in Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.16 and 3.5.x before 3.5.6, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.1, generates different exception messages depending on whether the referenced COM obje...
How severe is CVE-2009-3987?
CVE-2009-3987 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3987?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.