CVE-2008-4059: High severity firefox vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2008
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Updated

The XPConnect component in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 allows remote attackers to "pollute XPCNativeWrappers" and execute arbitrary code with chrome privileges via vectors related to a SCRIPT element.

Affected Software

65 affected components
Mozilla Firefox=0.9_rc
Mozilla Firefox=0.8
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.12
Mozilla Firefox=1.5-beta2
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.2
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.6
Mozilla Firefox=1.8
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.2
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.10
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.3
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.11
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.2
Mozilla Firefox=1.5-beta1
Mozilla Firefox=1.5
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.4
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.7
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.7
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.9
Mozilla Firefox=0.10.1
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox=0.9
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.16
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.6
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.15
Mozilla Firefox=1.0
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.7
Mozilla Firefox=2.0
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=2.0-beta1
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.14
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.8
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.6
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.3
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.9
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.7
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.12
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.6
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.11
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.2
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.3
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.3
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.13
Mozilla Firefox=2.0-rc2
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.5
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.2
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.8
Mozilla Firefox<=2.0.0.17
Mozilla Firefox=0.9-rc
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.8
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.3
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.4
Mozilla Firefox=1.5.0.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.10
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.5
Mozilla Firefox=2.0.0.10
Mozilla Firefox=2.0-rc3
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.6
Mozilla Firefox=1.0.8

Event History

Sep 24, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4059?

CVE-2008-4059 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution with chrome privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4059?

To fix CVE-2008-4059, you should upgrade to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox beyond 2.0.0.17.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-4059?

CVE-2008-4059 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to 2.0.0.17.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2008-4059?

The impact of CVE-2008-4059 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, compromising the security of the affected system.

5

How can I determine if I am vulnerable to CVE-2008-4059?

You can determine your vulnerability to CVE-2008-4059 by checking your Firefox version and confirming it is below 2.0.0.17.

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