First published: Tue Aug 04 2009(Updated: )
The nsDocument::SetScriptGlobalObject function in content/base/src/nsDocument.cpp in Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x before 3.5.2, when certain add-ons are enabled, does not properly handle a Link HTTP header, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges via a crafted web page, related to an incorrect security wrapper.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Mozilla Firefox | =3.5 | |
Mozilla Firefox | =3.5.1 | |
Mozilla Firefox | =3.5.2 |
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CVE-2009-2665 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2009-2665, users should upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 3.5.2 or later.
CVE-2009-2665 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.5, 3.5.1, and 3.5.2.
CVE-2009-2665 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges by exploiting a flaw in handling Link HTTP headers.
Yes, CVE-2009-2665 can be triggered when certain add-ons are enabled in Mozilla Firefox.