high
7.8
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4068: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Sep 24 2008(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.17 and 3.x before 3.0.2, Thunderbird before 2.0.0.17, and SeaMonkey before 1.1.12 allows remote attackers to bypass "restrictions imposed on local HTML files," and obtain sensitive information and prompt users to write this information into a file, via directory traversal sequences in a resource: URI.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<2.0.0.17
Firefox>=3.0<3.0.2
Mozilla SeaMonkey<1.1.12
Thunderbird<2.0.0.17
Debian Linux=4.0
Ubuntu=6.06
Ubuntu=7.04
Ubuntu=7.10
Ubuntu=8.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4068?

    CVE-2008-4068 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4068?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-4068, users should upgrade to a fixed version of Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird that is above 2.0.0.17 or 3.0.2 respectively.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2008-4068?

    CVE-2008-4068 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 2.0.0.17 and 3.0.2, Thunderbird versions before 2.0.0.17, and SeaMonkey versions before 1.1.12.

  • Can CVE-2008-4068 lead to remote attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2008-4068 allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions on local HTML files, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2008-4068?

    While specific exploits for CVE-2008-4068 are not publicly detailed, the nature of the vulnerability suggests that it can be exploited to access local file contents.

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