CVE-2008-1233: Code Injection

Published Mar 27, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.13, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.13, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "XPCNativeWrapper pollution."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<=2.0.0.12
Mozilla Thunderbird<=2.0.0.12
Mozilla SeaMonkey<=1.1.8

Event History

Mar 27, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1233?

CVE-2008-1233 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1233?

To fix CVE-2008-1233, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 2.0.0.13, Thunderbird version 2.0.0.13, or SeaMonkey version 1.1.9 or newer.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1233?

CVE-2008-1233 affects Mozilla Firefox versions earlier than 2.0.0.13, Thunderbird versions earlier than 2.0.0.13, and SeaMonkey versions earlier than 1.1.9.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-1233 involve?

CVE-2008-1233 involves an attack that exploits "XPCNativeWrapper pollution" to execute arbitrary code remotely.

5

Is CVE-2008-1233 still a risk today?

CVE-2008-1233 is not a risk for users with updated versions of affected software, but users on outdated versions remain vulnerable.

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