CVE-2007-3073
First published: Wed Jun 06 2007(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.4 and earlier on Mac OS X and Unix allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..%2F (dot dot encoded slash) sequences in a resource:// URI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.9 | |
| Unix | ||
| Firefox | <=2.0.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://ha.ckers.org/blog/20070516/read-firefox-settings-poc/
- http://larholm.com/2007/05/25/firefox-0day-local-file-reading/
- http://larholm.com/2007/06/04/unpatched-input-validation-flaw-in-firefox-2004/
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=367428
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=380994
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25481
- http://osvdb.org/35920
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470500/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3073?
CVE-2007-3073 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3073?
To resolve CVE-2007-3073, update Mozilla Firefox to version 2.0.0.5 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2007-3073?
CVE-2007-3073 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 2.0.0.5.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-3073?
CVE-2007-3073 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the system.
Is CVE-2007-3073 applicable to all operating systems?
CVE-2007-3073 specifically affects Mozilla Firefox on Mac OS X and Unix systems.
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