CVE-2007-5338
First published: Sun Oct 21 2007(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.8 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript with user privileges by using the Script object to modify XPCNativeWrappers in a way that causes the script to be executed when a chrome action is performed.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <=2.0.0.7 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <=1.1.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2007/mfsa2007-35.html
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1858
- http://support.novell.com/techcenter/psdb/60eb95b75c76f9fbfcc9a89f99cd8f79.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1396
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1401
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1392
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00285.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00355.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200711-14.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/en/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:202
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0979.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0980.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0981.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_57_mozilla.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-536-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26132
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018836
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27276
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27325
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27327
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27335
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27356
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27383
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27425
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27403
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27480
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27387
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27298
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27311
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27315
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27336
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27665
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27414
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-November/msg00498.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27680
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27360
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28398
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-201516-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3544
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3587
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0083
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00771742
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37288
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10965
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/535-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482932/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482925/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482876/100/200/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5338?
CVE-2007-5338 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary Javascript execution with user privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5338?
To fix CVE-2007-5338, update Mozilla Firefox to version 2.0.0.8 or later, and SeaMonkey to version 1.1.5 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2007-5338?
CVE-2007-5338 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 2.0.0.7 and SeaMonkey versions up to 1.1.4.
What is the exploit mechanism of CVE-2007-5338?
The exploit mechanism of CVE-2007-5338 involves the modification of XPCNativeWrappers through the Script object to trigger the execution of arbitrary Javascript.
Can CVE-2007-5338 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5338 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute malicious scripts on affected browsers.
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