First published: Fri Feb 29 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Thunderbird before 2.0.0.12 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted external-body MIME type in an e-mail message, related to an incorrect memory allocation during message preview.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Linux Kernel | ||
Microsoft Windows | ||
Mozilla SeaMonkey | <=1.1.7 | |
Thunderbird | <=2.0.0.9 |
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CVE-2008-0304 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2008-0304, upgrade to Mozilla Thunderbird version 2.0.0.12 or later, or SeaMonkey version 1.1.8 or later.
CVE-2008-0304 affects Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 2.0.0.12 and SeaMonkey versions prior to 1.1.8.
CVE-2008-0304 can be exploited by attackers sending crafted e-mail messages with specific external-body MIME types.
The consequences of CVE-2008-0304 include the ability for an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine.