CVE-2009-3007
First published: Fri Aug 28 2009(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1 and SeaMonkey 1.1.17, and Flock 2.5.1, allow context-dependent attackers to spoof the address bar, via window.open with a relative URI, to show an arbitrary file: URL after a victim has visited any file: URL, as demonstrated by a visit to a file: document written by the attacker.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Flock Flock | =2.5.1 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | =1.1.7 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | =3.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3007?
CVE-2009-3007 has a moderate severity rating due to the possibility of URL spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3007?
To fix CVE-2009-3007, users should update their Mozilla Firefox to a version higher than 3.5.1, or upgrade SeaMonkey and Flock to non-vulnerable versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3007?
CVE-2009-3007 affects Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1, SeaMonkey 1.1.7, and Flock 2.5.1.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2009-3007?
CVE-2009-3007 is associated with context-dependent attacks that can spoof the address bar using relative URIs.
Can CVE-2009-3007 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2009-3007 requires user interaction to exploit, making it a context-dependent vulnerability.
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