CVE-2007-0776: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 26, 2007
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the cairopeninit function in Mozilla Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.2, Thunderbird before 1.5.0.10, and SeaMonkey before 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large stroke-width attribute in the clipPath element in an SVG file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<=2.0.0.1
Mozilla SeaMonkey<=1.0.7
Mozilla Thunderbird<=1.5.0.9

Event History

Feb 26, 2007
CVE Published
07:28 PM
Feb 27, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0776?

CVE-2007-0776 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0776?

To fix CVE-2007-0776, update Mozilla Firefox to version 2.0.0.2 or later, Mozilla Thunderbird to version 1.5.0.10 or later, and Mozilla SeaMonkey to version 1.0.8 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-0776?

CVE-2007-0776 affects Mozilla Firefox versions earlier than 2.0.0.2, Thunderbird versions earlier than 1.5.0.10, and SeaMonkey versions earlier than 1.0.8.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0776?

CVE-2007-0776 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2007-0776 be exploited through SVG files?

Yes, CVE-2007-0776 can be exploited by using malicious SVG files with a large stroke-width attribute in the clipPath element.

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