high
7.5
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5022

First published: Thu Nov 13 2008(Updated: )

The nsXMLHttpRequest::NotifyEventListeners method in Firefox 3.x before 3.0.4, Firefox 2.x before 2.0.0.18, Thunderbird 2.x before 2.0.0.18, and SeaMonkey 1.x before 1.1.13 allows remote attackers to bypass the same-origin policy and execute arbitrary script via multiple listeners, which bypass the inner window check.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox>=2.0<2.0.0.18
Firefox>=3.0<3.0.4
Mozilla SeaMonkey>=1.0<1.1.13
Thunderbird>=2.0<2.0.0.18
Debian Linux=4.0
Ubuntu=6.06
Ubuntu=7.10
Ubuntu=8.04
Ubuntu=8.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5022?

    CVE-2008-5022 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation and bypassing of the same-origin policy.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5022?

    To fix CVE-2008-5022, upgrade your Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to the latest versions that have addressed this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5022?

    CVE-2008-5022 affects Firefox versions before 3.0.4, Thunderbird versions before 2.0.0.18, SeaMonkey versions before 1.1.13, and several older Ubuntu and Debian Linux versions.

  • What impact does CVE-2008-5022 have on internet security?

    CVE-2008-5022 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts, posing significant risks to users' data and privacy.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-5022?

    There is no documented workaround for CVE-2008-5022; the only effective solution is to update to the fixed versions of the affected software.

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