CVE-2008-5513: XSS

Published Dec 17, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the session-restore feature in Mozilla Firefox 3.x before 3.0.5 and 2.x before 2.0.0.19 allows remote attackers to bypass the same origin policy, inject content into documents associated with other domains, and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unknown vectors related to restoration of SessionStore data.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Mozilla Firefox>=2.0<2.0.0.19
Mozilla Firefox>=3.0<3.0.5
Mozilla SeaMonkey>=1.0<1.1.14
Mozilla Thunderbird>=2.0<2.0.0.19
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.10
Debian Debian Linux=5.0
Debian Debian Linux=4.0

Event History

Dec 17, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5513?

CVE-2008-5513 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5513?

To fix CVE-2008-5513, update Mozilla Firefox, SeaMonkey, or Thunderbird to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Mozilla products are affected by CVE-2008-5513?

CVE-2008-5513 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.x before 3.0.5 and 2.x before 2.0.0.19, as well as specific versions of SeaMonkey and Thunderbird.

4

What type of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2008-5513?

CVE-2008-5513 can enable remote attackers to bypass the same origin policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-5513?

There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2008-5513; upgrading the software is the only effective mitigation.

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