CVE-2007-4841: Input Validation
First published: Wed Sep 12 2007(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.8, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.8, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a (1) mailto, (2) nntp, (3) news, or (4) snews URI with invalid "%" encoding, related to improper file type handling on Windows XP with Internet Explorer 7 installed, a variant of CVE-2007-3845.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <=2.0.0.8 | |
| Thunderbird | <=2.0.0.8 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <=1.1.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://xs-sniper.com/blog/2007/09/01/firefox-file-handling-woes/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25543
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2007/mfsa2007-36.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/en/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:202
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27311
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27315
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27414
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27360
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28363
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28398
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware-security.471007
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27744
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0083
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3544
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0082
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00774579
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00771742
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4841?
CVE-2007-4841 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4841?
To fix CVE-2007-4841, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 2.0.0.8 or later, Thunderbird to version 2.0.0.8 or later, and SeaMonkey to version 1.1.5 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2007-4841?
CVE-2007-4841 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 2.0.0.8, Thunderbird versions prior to 2.0.0.8, and SeaMonkey versions prior to 1.1.5.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2007-4841?
CVE-2007-4841 is caused by improper handling of certain URI schemes which can lead to arbitrary command execution.
Can CVE-2007-4841 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4841 can be exploited remotely via crafted mailto, nntp, news, or snews URIs that utilize invalid "%" encoding.
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