Vulnerability Description
Mozilla Firefox 8.0.1 and earlier does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Policy violations during IFRAME loading attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine whether a document exists in the browser cache via crafted JavaScript code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 8.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/cachetime/Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47090Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/cachetime/Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47090Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4688?
CVE-2011-4688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Mozilla Firefox 8.0.1 and earlier does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Policy violations during IFRAME loading attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determ...
How severe is CVE-2011-4688?
CVE-2011-4688 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.