What is the severity of CVE-2007-1116?

CVE-2007-1116 is considered a moderate security vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1116?

To fix CVE-2007-1116, upgrade to a later version of Mozilla Firefox that does not contain this vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2007-1116 have on users?

CVE-2007-1116 can allow remote attackers to access sensitive information from the browser's session history.

Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2007-1116?

CVE-2007-1116 affects Mozilla Firefox version 1.8.

Can CVE-2007-1116 be exploited via JavaScript?

Yes, CVE-2007-1116 can be exploited by loading specific about: URIs via JavaScript.

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CVE-2007-1116

medium

CWE

200

26/2/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-1116: Infoleak

First published: Mon Feb 26 2007(Updated: )

The CheckLoadURI function in Mozilla Firefox 1.8 lists the about: URI as a ChromeProtocol and can be loaded via JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by querying the browser's session history.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mozilla Firefox	=1.8

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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=371375

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1116?
CVE-2007-1116 is considered a moderate security vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1116?
To fix CVE-2007-1116, upgrade to a later version of Mozilla Firefox that does not contain this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2007-1116 have on users?
CVE-2007-1116 can allow remote attackers to access sensitive information from the browser's session history.
Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2007-1116?
CVE-2007-1116 affects Mozilla Firefox version 1.8.
Can CVE-2007-1116 be exploited via JavaScript?
Yes, CVE-2007-1116 can be exploited by loading specific about: URIs via JavaScript.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1116?
CVE-2007-1116 is considered a moderate security vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1116?
To fix CVE-2007-1116, upgrade to a later version of Mozilla Firefox that does not contain this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2007-1116 have on users?
CVE-2007-1116 can allow remote attackers to access sensitive information from the browser's session history.
Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2007-1116?
CVE-2007-1116 affects Mozilla Firefox version 1.8.
Can CVE-2007-1116 be exploited via JavaScript?
Yes, CVE-2007-1116 can be exploited by loading specific about: URIs via JavaScript.