Vulnerability Description
The startDocumentLoad function in browser/base/content/browser.js in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.11 and 3.6.x before 3.6.7, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.6, does not properly implement the Same Origin Policy in certain circumstances related to the about:blank document and a document that is currently loading, which allows (1) remote web servers to conduct spoofing attacks via vectors involving a 204 (aka No Content) status code, and allows (2) remote attackers to conduct spoofing attacks via vectors involving a window.stop call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 3.5.1 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/cadddabb1178Patch
- http://lcamtuf.blogspot.com/2010/06/yeah-about-that-address-bar-thing.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40283Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-45.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=556957ExploitPatch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/cadddabb1178Patch
- http://lcamtuf.blogspot.com/2010/06/yeah-about-that-address-bar-thing.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40283Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-45.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=556957ExploitPatch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1206?
CVE-2010-1206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The startDocumentLoad function in browser/base/content/browser.js in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.11 and 3.6.x before 3.6.7, and SeaMonkey before 2.0.6, does not properly implement the Same Origin...
How severe is CVE-2010-1206?
CVE-2010-1206 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-2010-1206?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey.