CVE-2007-4041: OS Command Injection
First published: Fri Jul 27 2007(Updated: )
Multiple argument injection vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.5 and 3.0alpha allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a NULL byte (%00) and shell metacharacters in a (1) mailto, (2) nntp, (3) news, (4) snews, or (5) telnet URI, a similar issue to CVE-2007-3670.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Firefox | =2.0.0.5 | |
| Firefox | =3.0-alpha |
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Reference Links
- http://xs-sniper.com/blog/2007/07/24/remote-command-execution-in-firefox-2005/
- http://xs-sniper.com/blog/remote-command-exec-firefox-2005/
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=389580
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/783400
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=389106
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25053
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4041?
CVE-2007-4041 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability allowing remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4041?
To fix CVE-2007-4041, update Mozilla Firefox to version 3.0 or later, as the issue is resolved in subsequent releases.
What types of URIs are affected by CVE-2007-4041?
CVE-2007-4041 affects mailto, nntp, news, snews, and telnet URIs due to argument injection vulnerabilities.
Which versions of Mozilla Firefox are vulnerable to CVE-2007-4041?
Mozilla Firefox versions 2.0.0.5 and 3.0-alpha are vulnerable to CVE-2007-4041.
Can CVE-2007-4041 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4041 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted URIs to execute arbitrary commands.
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