CVE-2009-2472: XSS
First published: Wed Jul 22 2009(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."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <3.0.12 | |
| Fedora | =10 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | =10-sp2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | =11 | |
| openSUSE | =11.0 | |
| openSUSE | =11.1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =10-sp2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =11 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =10-sp2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00002.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1162.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35914
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35944
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36145
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-265068-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020800.1-1
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-40.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35758
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1972
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2152
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=479288
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481434
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=497102
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9497
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01032.html
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2472?
To fix CVE-2009-2472, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 3.0.12 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2009-2472?
CVE-2009-2472 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to 3.0.12.
Can CVE-2009-2472 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2009-2472 can lead to data theft through cross-site scripting exploits.
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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