CVE-2009-2472: XSS

Published Jul 22, 2009
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.12 does not always use XPCCrossOriginWrapper when required during object construction, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted document, related to a "cross origin wrapper bypass."

Affected Software

10 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<3.0.12
Fedoraproject Fedora=10
openSUSE openSUSE=11.1
openSUSE openSUSE=11.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=11
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11

Event History

Jul 22, 2009
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-2009-2472?

CVE-2009-2472 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2472?

To fix CVE-2009-2472, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 3.0.12 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2009-2472?

CVE-2009-2472 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to 3.0.12.

4

Can CVE-2009-2472 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2009-2472 can lead to data theft through cross-site scripting exploits.

5

What impact does CVE-2009-2472 have on user safety?

CVE-2009-2472 can compromise user safety by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts under the context of a trusted website.

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