CVE-2007-3844: XSS

Published Aug 8, 2007
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.5, Thunderbird 2.0.0.5 and before 1.5.0.13, and SeaMonkey 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks with chrome privileges via an addon that inserts a (1) javascript: or (2) data: link into an about:blank document loaded by chrome via (a) the window.open function or (b) a content.location assignment, aka "Cross Context Scripting." NOTE: this issue is caused by a CVE-2007-3089 regression.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mozilla SeaMonkey=1.1.3
Mozilla Thunderbird=2.0.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.5

Event History

Aug 8, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:11 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3844?

CVE-2007-3844 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks with chrome privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3844?

To fix CVE-2007-3844, update affected Mozilla products to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-3844?

CVE-2007-3844 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 2.0.0.5, Thunderbird up to 2.0.0.5, and SeaMonkey up to 1.1.3.

4

What type of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2007-3844?

CVE-2007-3844 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

How does CVE-2007-3844 exploit vulnerability in browsers?

CVE-2007-3844 exploits the ability of an addon to inject javascript: or data: links into about:blank documents loaded by chrome.

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