CVE-2009-3012: XSS
First published: Mon Aug 31 2009(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.13 and earlier, 3.5, 3.6 a1 pre, and 3.7 a1 pre does not properly block data: URIs in Location headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Location header that contains JavaScript sequences in a data:text/html URI or (2) entering a data:text/html URI with JavaScript sequences when specifying the content of a Location header. NOTE: the JavaScript executes outside of the context of the HTTP site.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =3.0.7 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.9 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.8 | |
| Firefox | =3.5 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.4 | |
| Firefox | =3.7-a1_pre | |
| Firefox | <=3.0.13 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.5 | |
| Firefox | =3.6-a1_pre | |
| Firefox | =3.0-beta2 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.10 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.12 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.3 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.6 | |
| Firefox | =3.0 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.1 | |
| Firefox | =3.0.2 | |
| Firefox | =3.0-beta5 | |
| Firefox | =3.0-alpha | |
| Firefox | =3.0.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3012?
CVE-2009-3012 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3012?
To fix CVE-2009-3012, upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 3.0.14 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
What versions of Mozilla Firefox are affected by CVE-2009-3012?
CVE-2009-3012 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 3.0.13 and earlier, as well as 3.5, 3.6 a1 pre, and 3.7 a1 pre.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2009-3012?
CVE-2009-3012 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that can be performed through malicious Location headers.
Can CVE-2009-3012 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3012 can be exploited remotely by attackers injecting malicious JavaScript into Location headers.
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