CVE-2003-0791
First published: Tue Oct 07 2003(Updated: )
The Script.prototype.freeze/thaw functionality in Mozilla 1.4 and earlier allows attackers to execute native methods by modifying the string used as input to the script.thaw JavaScript function, which is then deserialized and executed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <=1.4 | |
| Xinuos OpenServer | =5.0.7 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.8 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.2 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.2.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.3 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.4 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.4.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.5 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.6 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.7 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.8 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.9 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.35 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =0.9.48 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.0-rc1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.0-rc2 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.0.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.0.2 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.1-alpha | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.1-beta | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.2 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.2-alpha | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.2-beta | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.2.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.3 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.3.1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.4 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.4-alpha | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =1.4-beta |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0791?
CVE-2003-0791 is considered to have a high severity due to potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0791?
To fix CVE-2003-0791, upgrade to Mozilla version 1.5 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Mozilla are affected by CVE-2003-0791?
CVE-2003-0791 affects Mozilla versions up to and including 1.4.
How can CVE-2003-0791 be exploited?
CVE-2003-0791 can be exploited by attackers manipulating input to the script.thaw JavaScript function to execute native methods.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0791 classified as?
CVE-2003-0791 is classified as a deserialization vulnerability.
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