What is the severity of CVE-2007-4038?

CVE-2007-4038 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and cross-browser scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4038?

The recommended fix for CVE-2007-4038 is to update Mozilla Firefox to version 2.0.0.5 or later, and ensure that any affected Thunderbird versions are also updated.

What software is affected by CVE-2007-4038?

CVE-2007-4038 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 2.0.0.5 and Mozilla Thunderbird version 1.5.

What type of attack can CVE-2007-4038 facilitate?

CVE-2007-4038 can facilitate cross-browser scripting attacks and the execution of arbitrary commands through malicious mailto URIs.

Is CVE-2007-4038 still a concern for users?

CVE-2007-4038 is less of a current concern for users running updated versions of Firefox and Thunderbird, but users should always maintain updated software to protect against vulnerabilities.

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CVE-2007-4038

medium

4.3

CWE

27/7/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-4038: Code Injection

First published: Fri Jul 27 2007(Updated: )

Argument injection vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.5, when running on systems with Thunderbird 1.5 installed and certain URIs registered, allows remote attackers to conduct cross-browser scripting attacks and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a mailto URI, which are inserted into the command line that is created when invoking Thunderbird.exe, a similar issue to CVE-2007-3670.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Firefox	<=2.0.0.4
Thunderbird	=1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4038?
CVE-2007-4038 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and cross-browser scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4038?
The recommended fix for CVE-2007-4038 is to update Mozilla Firefox to version 2.0.0.5 or later, and ensure that any affected Thunderbird versions are also updated.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-4038?
CVE-2007-4038 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 2.0.0.5 and Mozilla Thunderbird version 1.5.
What type of attack can CVE-2007-4038 facilitate?
CVE-2007-4038 can facilitate cross-browser scripting attacks and the execution of arbitrary commands through malicious mailto URIs.
Is CVE-2007-4038 still a concern for users?
CVE-2007-4038 is less of a current concern for users running updated versions of Firefox and Thunderbird, but users should always maintain updated software to protect against vulnerabilities.

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